A new
Blobpus x Masayoshi Hanawa exhibition opened yesterday at
P Koen, an interesting clothing/goods shop near Gakugeidaku station in Tokyo. The station is 4 stops from Shibuya on the Tokyu Toyoko line.
The show, which runs through Sept 12, includes customs by Kaji-san, artwork by Hanawa-san, as well as customs by Todd Robertson. The event also marks the release of Jupon, a character designed in 2D by Hanawa-san and interpreted as a 3D sofubi figure by Kaji-san. Jupon is an eating monster, and its name comes from the chomping sound made as Jupon devours his meals.
This is the first in a line of sofubi figures based on Hanawa-san's characters. The next will be Belotonian Jr. You can see my pics of the in-development sculpt for that character
here.
Hanawa-san's art, which includes illustrations, paintings, and mixed media work, is shown at the Zenshi Gallery. I asked Hanawa-san how people can buy his art, and he said the best way is to go through the gallery. I'll try to get a link or info on other ways to contact them.
Jupon customs by Kaji-san:
More after the jump:
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| First production Jupon (Not yet released. I'll post more details in an upcoming post.) |
Masayoshi Hanawa art:
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| Sofubi + cloth Jupons side by side |
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| Original illustrations on cloth |
Todd Robertson customs:
Blobpus x Yamomark customs:
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| Masayoshi Hanawa T-shirt |
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| Kaji-san + Masayoshi Hanawa |
Store shots:
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