Custom Yoka Show curated by Sarah Jo Marks and Dov Kelemer of DKE Toys
February 18th through March 2nd, 2010
Opening Reception: Thursday, 18th of February, 7:00 - 10:30pm
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DKE Toys and AdFunture present the Custom Yoka Show
Opening Reception Thursday, February 18, 7:00 - 10:30pm
Black Maria Gallery, Los Angeles CA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AdFunture provided their 3” blank Yoka panda bear vinyl figures and DKE Toys co-founders Dov Kelemer and Sarah Jo Marks found over 200 artists to participate in the Custom Yoka Show. Featuring work from 20 countries the show turns the quirky little panda into everything from a dirty thug to a sweet snail in this tremendous exhibition. Pieces range from $25 to $800 and will be available for purchase through Black Maria Gallery.
Show features: Anthony Ausgang, Jophen Stein, Heidi Kenney, Steven Daily, Snaggs, Arbito, Chris Ryniak, kaNO, Itokin Park, Dan Goodsell, olive47, Dacosta!, Chino and literally hundreds more
The Custom Yoka Show is meant to coincide with the release of Yoka Series One, a blind boxed collectible figurine that is now available. http://www.adfuntureworkshop.com/feature_show.php?ft_id=42
The Custom Yoka Show premiered at Designer Con in Pasadena, California on November 21, 2009. More tour dates, following the Black Maria Gallery exhibition to be announced soon.