Keep Six Contemporary Talking Series

Keep Six Contemporary and OSO Design House presents
Bax DIY World Tour: Toronto

Talking Series: Sunday April 6th

4-5pm: ILLUSTRATION AND BEYOND
On the panel, Anne Koyama, Clayton Hanmer, Steve Wilson

Perspective from the artists and their involvement with projects that challenge the creative thought and execution, from two dimensional to three dimensional. The artists will discuss how they started in the field of illustration and the direction it is going, from magazines to galleries.


5-6pm: HAPPY PLASTIC: IT'S FANTASTIC!
On the panel, Steve Cober, Kristin Weckworth, Derrick Hodgson

Steve and Kristen will talk about the philosophy of Magic Pony and its significant role in supporting contemporary culture through exhibitions. In the second part of the talk we will hear their opinions regarding the start and rise of vinyl toy culture.


7pm: Film screening, "Toys are Us"
Executive Director, Brian Stillman

Toys Are Us: A Revolution in Plastic explores the creative, sophisticated, and oftentimes challenging world of designer vinyl toys through the eyes of the designers and collectors who help create it. The film features interviews with such artists as Frank Kozik, Patrick Ma (Rocketworld, IWG), Tara McPherson, Kano (Moneygrip), Erick Scarecrow (ESC Toy, Liberty), Mark Nagata (Max Toy Co., Captain Maxx), Brian Flynn (Super 7), Mars-1, Jermaine Rogers, J Neth and more, as well as collectors and fans. The DVD also includes additional interview footage with Mars-1, Patrick Ma, Brian Flynn, and Frank Kozik who also takes viewers on a tour of his personal toy collection!


8-10pm: Reception: Artists will be present

For further details about any of the participants please contact: ask@keep6c.com or call 647-436-6594

Links:
www.keep6c.com
www.blog.baxbear.com
www.baxbear.com
www.magic-pony.com
www.jasonpultz.com
All events are free and child friendly