the loos, Plushtastrophe LA

More "loo loo" madness, but an older generation and larger. My plush contribution to the Plushtastrophe LA show at BLK/MRKT Gallery. These are "the loos" -- grandmother of all uni-looloos on the planet. They are many and one all at once and they live to love. The larger loos are perfect for hugging in bed, the smaller ones can be placed in your bag to squeeze during scary movies. Juxtapose them in a casual arrangement, or break them off into separate gangs.

Made of mostly recycled materials: blue cotton velvet, pink chintz, green twill, sheet cottons, 80's palm print jersey poly/cotton, aqua sport/mesh stretch cotton, illustrated eye detail, googly-eyes and fakey jewels. They come fashioned with striped & satin ribbon tails.

uniloo-loo 2, 'Soda vs. Pop' show - Rocket World Gallery

image by Rocket World Gallery

The creative & adventurous Patrick Ma, celebrated the opening of his fantastic (and huge) shop space/gallery, with the art opening Pop vs. Soda -- a collection of 2d & 3d works by various illustrators, artists and craft creators moving in the current cute-pop-culture.

I was asked to contribute a piece, and created the second generation of unilooloos -- unilooloo 2. This piece is on a similar plane as unilooloo 1, but made with a tighter grip. The louder, cheeky version of the unilooloo series, thus far. This piece can be unraveled and arranged in various configurations. Bunch it as a bouquet shown here, or wrap it across your chest like a strap of bullets (well -- soft, googly-eyed bullets).

unilooloo 2 is made of mostly recycled materials: calico, chintz, twills, vintage linen & cotton prints, felt tongues, illustrated eye detail and readymade googly-eyes. They wear handmade pompons and satin ribbon; and are lovingly constructed with a wink and a pinch.

>> available to purchase at Rocket World Gallery - $65.00.



image by Rocket World Gallery

uni-looloo 1, Plushtastrophe Chicago - Rotofugi Gallery

My plush contribution to the Plushtastrophe Chicago show at Rotofugi Gallery. Show opened this week, so hopefully my soft babies had some fun. You know... gettin' their swerve on and whatnots. The uni-looloo's are the 1st offspring of my uni-loo piece shown at Plushtastrophe SF & Toronto. This piece can be unraveled and arranged in various configurations. You can even wrap it round your waist if you like.

Made of mostly recycled materials: calico, chintz, twills, sheet cottons, linen-blend prints, felt tongues, illustrated eye detail and readymade googly-eyes. They wear a handmade pompon and satin ribbon.

Hot "Penguin on penguin action" Sketchel

Photo by magicmikas

My Sketchel for Design Is Kinky's Semi-Permanent 2005 exhibition in Sydney. Curated by the fabulous design force, Jeremyville. You see a trace of the stitching detail on the penguins and the connecting threads. I've always been fascinated by penguins and wanted to give homage to these bumbling birds.

Denim cotton base; red, plum and florals from silk kimono fabric, neon pink & striped cottons. All recycled materials.

A Makeover Story

 

Like the old classic goes "Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't." This applies to kitty cats as well. Sometimes a cat just wants to be a bunny -- icognito that is. You know, you've scratched up all the furniture and pooped in your enemies' shoes. The only way to dash out the door is in this get up. 100% hot pink recycled wool.