| Deharavath 2 @ Giant Robot |
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Giant Robot Gallery437 East 9th StreetBetween 1st Ave. & Ave. A, in the East Village New York, New York 10009 (212) 674-GRNY (4769) February 7 through March 4, 2009 Reception: Saturday, February 7, 6:30  Yukinori Dehara, & David Horvath  Sun-Min Kim Dehara's hand-painted clay depictions of debauched salarymen, brutalized gangsters, happy monsters, and other unique figures stand about 5-inches tall. Although the pieces are detailed and glossy, the subtle and intentional flaws of the Japanese artist’s self-described "crummy" style project more humanity than horror, and are oddly sympathetic. His work has garnered a cult of collectors around the world, and is celebrated in books, stickers, and other merchandise. For this show, his subject will be "otaku." David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim are best known for creating UglyDolls, the indie plush dolls that have gained a rabid worldwide following and sparked a movement of cool handmade toys. For this show, Sun-Min is preparing otaku-themed paintings and David is drawing a one-of-a-kind storybook--each page sold separately! (Parents and guardians should note that this is not an UglyDolls event, and will contain works intended for a somewhat more mature audience.)
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