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Craig Veteran
Joined: 21 Mar 2004 Posts: 2860 Location: Orlando, Florida
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Posted: Nov 29, 2004 3:51 am Post subject: Re: Anh Tran, Craig Thompson, Jeffrey Brown Portland appeara |
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BENDIS! wrote: | Craig wrote: | BENDIS! wrote: | ahn's appearing at my house all week. |
surprisingly enough, so am I.
Craig, who is joking and does not need the police coming after him. again. |
too late  |
shit.
Craig, who is now running away. To Zimbabwe. _________________ My Blog
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Issue #1 - Being Released on December 1st, 2004!
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Macmanyosi Addict

Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 5256 Location: Windsor, Ontari-ari-ari-o
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Posted: Nov 29, 2004 4:39 pm Post subject: Re: Anh Tran, Craig Thompson, Jeffrey Brown Portland appeara |
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Jealousy! _________________ -Michael Wheeler
allenhui wrote: | It's probably not a good idea to refer to Bendis as "the fucking mod." |
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Twocool4u1 Veteran
Joined: 11 Aug 2003 Posts: 3427 Location: oregon
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Posted: Nov 29, 2004 5:21 pm Post subject: Re: Anh Tran, Craig Thompson, Jeffrey Brown Portland appeara |
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http://www.aipd.aii.edu/news_detail.asp?nid=2974
TRENDY TOYS ARE COOL COLLECTIBLES - (11/9/2004)
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Marlynn Schotland, Director of Public Relations
503-382-4752 or mschotland@aii.edu
TRENDY TOYS ARE COOL COLLECTIBLES
Action figures as art at The Art Institute of Portland Gallery
Portland, OR (November 8, 2004) -- From Hong Kong to London to Portland, toys as art are all the rage and collectors are willing to pay top dollar to own original limited editions. Beginning Thursday, December 2, 2004 through January 31, 2005, The Art Institute of Portland Gallery showcases unique and limited edition toys in the fourth exhibition stop in the United States for “SubCultures: The Art of the Action Figure.” There will be a First Thursday Opening and Artist Reception on Thursday, December 2 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in The Art Institute of Portland Gallery, located at 1122 NW Davis Street.
Conceived by Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale animation graduate and toy visionary Jesse DeStasio, this exhibition shines the light on overlooked artists who design non-licensed, original samples not for the prospect of mass marketing on traditional toy store shelves. Rather they are sold in small numbers primarily via the internet on sites such as kidrobot.com or in specialty stores.
“You probably only think of toys and action figures as a mass marketed product, but there is an entire subculture of artisans involved with bringing light to the unknown market of designer toys,” says ¬¬23-year-old DeStasio. “I want this exhibition to showcase established and up-and-coming designer toy artists who have original toy ideas that aren’t based on a licensed property. It’s the real artistic essence of toy design.”
This exhibition stars Anh Tran’s tender plush creation “Tranimals,” Jesse DeStasio’s indestructible adventure hero “Rex Ganon,” The spooky “Sheetghosts” by creators Trevor Zammit and Mark Bodnar, Matt Connelly’s warrior of stealth “Ninjabread Man,” and finally Jeffery Brown’s ironic superhero lampoon, “Bighead.” Local Portland artists Craig Thompson and Bwanna Spoons also contribute some top secret artwork, along with many more creative toy designers.
On hand for the opening reception will be show creator and curator Jesse DeStasio, Anh Tran, Craig Thompson, Jeffery Brown, Trevor Zammit, Mark Bodnar, Bwanna Spoons, Matt Connelly, and a few surprise guests. For more details on the traveling exhibit, visit www.subculturesdesign.com.
About The Art Institute of Portland Gallery
The Art Institute of Portland Gallery is located on the first floor of The Art Institute of Portland at 1122 NW Davis Street. There is no charge for admission, and the gallery is open to the public Monday – Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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daGetHighKnight Addict

Joined: 11 Aug 2003 Posts: 6371 Location: NYC/Staten Island
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Posted: Nov 29, 2004 5:28 pm Post subject: Re: Anh Tran, Craig Thompson, Jeffrey Brown Portland appeara |
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Am i the only person that does not like Tranimals? If so,I accept the position.  _________________ "Keepin' It Real, Packin' Steel,Gettin' High..Cause Life's a Bitch and then ya Die" XBOX GAmerTag - daGetHighKnight  |
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Twocool4u1 Veteran
Joined: 11 Aug 2003 Posts: 3427 Location: oregon
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Posted: Nov 30, 2004 6:03 am Post subject: Re: Anh Tran, Craig Thompson, Jeffrey Brown Portland appeara |
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daGetHighKnight wrote: | Am i the only person that does not like Tranimals? If so,I accept the position.  |
designer plush isn't really my thing. but i bought to help out. its kinda cool. nice and soft. anh's cool. i'll support her. |
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RangerChic Addict

Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 7232 Location: FL, USA
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Posted: Nov 30, 2004 6:11 am Post subject: Re: Anh Tran, Craig Thompson, Jeffrey Brown Portland appeara |
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I love my ninja trianimal. He's so cool. I wish I could go to this, sounds like fun.
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MACK! Senior Member
Joined: 27 Sep 2003 Posts: 1148
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Posted: Nov 30, 2004 7:14 am Post subject: Re: Anh Tran, Craig Thompson, Jeffrey Brown Portland appeara |
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Twocool4u1 wrote: | http://www.aipd.aii.edu/news_detail.asp?nid=2974
TRENDY TOYS ARE COOL COLLECTIBLES - (11/9/2004)
Back to listings
For Immediate Release
Contact: Marlynn Schotland, Director of Public Relations
503-382-4752 or mschotland@aii.edu
TRENDY TOYS ARE COOL COLLECTIBLES
Action figures as art at The Art Institute of Portland Gallery
Portland, OR (November 8, 2004) -- From Hong Kong to London to Portland, toys as art are all the rage and collectors are willing to pay top dollar to own original limited editions. Beginning Thursday, December 2, 2004 through January 31, 2005, The Art Institute of Portland Gallery showcases unique and limited edition toys in the fourth exhibition stop in the United States for “SubCultures: The Art of the Action Figure.” There will be a First Thursday Opening and Artist Reception on Thursday, December 2 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in The Art Institute of Portland Gallery, located at 1122 NW Davis Street.
Conceived by Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale animation graduate and toy visionary Jesse DeStasio, this exhibition shines the light on overlooked artists who design non-licensed, original samples not for the prospect of mass marketing on traditional toy store shelves. Rather they are sold in small numbers primarily via the internet on sites such as kidrobot.com or in specialty stores.
“You probably only think of toys and action figures as a mass marketed product, but there is an entire subculture of artisans involved with bringing light to the unknown market of designer toys,” says ¬¬23-year-old DeStasio. “I want this exhibition to showcase established and up-and-coming designer toy artists who have original toy ideas that aren’t based on a licensed property. It’s the real artistic essence of toy design.”
This exhibition stars Anh Tran’s tender plush creation “Tranimals,” Jesse DeStasio’s indestructible adventure hero “Rex Ganon,” The spooky “Sheetghosts” by creators Trevor Zammit and Mark Bodnar, Matt Connelly’s warrior of stealth “Ninjabread Man,” and finally Jeffery Brown’s ironic superhero lampoon, “Bighead.” Local Portland artists Craig Thompson and Bwanna Spoons also contribute some top secret artwork, along with many more creative toy designers.
On hand for the opening reception will be show creator and curator Jesse DeStasio, Anh Tran, Craig Thompson, Jeffery Brown, Trevor Zammit, Mark Bodnar, Bwanna Spoons, Matt Connelly, and a few surprise guests. For more details on the traveling exhibit, visit www.subculturesdesign.com.
About The Art Institute of Portland Gallery
The Art Institute of Portland Gallery is located on the first floor of The Art Institute of Portland at 1122 NW Davis Street. There is no charge for admission, and the gallery is open to the public Monday – Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Craig Thompson also asked Anh to make hand made stuffed animals of his creatures from his books to have at the show!
She just showed it to me today and it is very cool!
Totally like the Craig art, and totally TRAN too!
This is going to be a very fun show.
Anh has lots of her drawings and paintings and mini comics there too. |
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Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 8155 Location: philly
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Posted: Nov 30, 2004 10:09 am Post subject: Re: Anh Tran, Craig Thompson, Jeffrey Brown Portland appeara |
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MACK! wrote: |
Craig Thompson also asked Anh to make hand made stuffed animals of his creatures from his books to have at the show!
She just showed it to me today and it is very cool!
Totally like the Craig art, and totally TRAN too!
This is going to be a very fun show.
Anh has lots of her drawings and paintings and mini comics there too. |
be sure to post pics when they're done _________________
Alex(sadly)Maleev wrote: | Kisses to all, Goddard I'll miss your baby skin ass . Ta ta. |
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Joined: 11 Sep 2003 Posts: 3207 Location: High above the mucky muck
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Posted: Nov 30, 2004 10:11 am Post subject: Re: Anh Tran, Craig Thompson, Jeffrey Brown Portland appeara |
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Dammit, I wished I still lived in Portland!! _________________
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