Scott Tolleson Imperial Lotus Dragon Dunny Release Party

We're excited to announce we'll be hosting the official release party and signing for Scott Tolleson's new collaboration with Kidrobot, the Imperial Lotus Dragon Dunny!

Join us on release day, Friday, October 2, from 7-9pm where Scott will be on hand to do a signing and meet and greet fans, plus we'll have a mini-exhibit of Scott's works up in our side gallery and door prizes for attendees thanks to Kidrobot!

While we are currently accepting pre-orders for this amazing piece, we will also be reserving pieces for sale during the signing, so don't fret if you haven't secured one just yet! The Imperial Lotus Dragon Dunny sells for $100, stands 8 inches tall and has an impressive amount of sculpting making it one of the most most beautiful 8 inch Dunnys to date!

The mini exhibit will continue through November 8.

About Kidrobot:

Founded in 2002, Kidrobot is acknowledged worldwide as the premier creator and dealer of limited edition art toys, signature apparel and lifestyle accessories. An innovative cross between sculpture and conceptual art, Kidrobot offers not only a powerful medium for today’s international fashion designers, illustrators and graffiti artists, but also the creative canvas for emerging street trends and pop art. Kidrobot toys retail anywhere from $5 to $25,000, and many appreciate in value over time. Kidrobot showcases and sells it unique take on contemporary culture at Kidrobot stores in San Francisco and Las Vegas and in select retailers worldwide.

About Scott Tolleson:

Scott has been interested in toys and art since he was a child growing up in Atlanta, GA. At 16, he moved to Southern California, where he eventually attended Cal State Fullerton and earned a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Illustration. Since 1998, Scott has worked for the Walt Disney Company in Entertainment Productions where he has designed pieces for various parades, venues and merchandise. 

Scott has also been busy outside of Disney. He is happiest when he is working on multiple projects. Past productions include the Tricycle Terror, Big Rollin' Rascal, Deadbeet, Kookie No Good, Otis & Otto and his recent line of original characters featuring Malicus & Trayjus. Scott also created the Nosellots plush line in 2011 which features 5 original characters. He has collaborated with a variety of companies including: Kidrobot, Google, Skybound, October Toys, Freak Store, Toy2R, 3dRetro, Topps, Clutter, Mighty Jaxx & Pobber. Currently, Scott is designing Walking Dead & Invincible blind box series for Skybound.

Update!

If you weren't already planning on coming out for this event we've got another reason you should really consider it....attendees will have a shot at winning a super rare blank Imperial Lotus Dragon! Just show up, collect a raffle ticket and we'll do the drawing at 8:45pm. No purchase necessary, must be present to win.

Upcoming Exhibit: Laura Berger

We're pretty much in love with Laura Berger. There, we said it. We sell her prints and greeting cards in the store all the time, but this will be her first exhibit with us in the gallery and we could not be happier. The Chicago artist's paintings are often serene and meditative but almost always have a deep feeling of real emotion that we always find moving. That, combined with a wonderful subdued color palette, makes her one of our favorites!

Everything is Coming to You
New Works by Laura Berger
Opening Reception Friday, September 11, 7-10pm

Laura will be in attendance at the opening reception and, yep, we'll have free sodas and snacks plus music by DJ Sean Doe.

Exhibit continues through October 11

Upcoming Exhibit: Mr. Walters

We're pleased to be welcoming Chicago artist Mr. Walters back to the gallery for a new exhibit in September. Not only is Mr. Walter's the main creative brain behind a line of wacky fun novelties and toys he sells under the name "Nerfect," but he's a talented and prolific painter and doodler of the highest caliber. Check out this exhibit for some of the brightest, strangest and most fun artwork you've seen in ages!

More of the Different
New Works by Mr. Walters
Opening Reception Friday, September 11, 7-10pm

Mr. Walters will be in attendance at the opening reception and, as usual, we'll have free sodas and snacks plus music by DJ Sean Doe.

Exhibit continues through October 11

Up Next in the Gallery

We'll be doing a much more comprehensive post very soon....but in case you want to save the date, our next event is the opening reception for two new exhibits in our gallery. We're excited to be welcoming both Laura Berger and Mr. Walters for their respective solo exhibits and can't wait to see what they've created!

Opening reception will be Friday, September 11, 7-10pm. As usual we'll have snacks and sodas as well as music by the always entertaining DJ Sean Doe!