One of the coolest exhibits at SDCC this year was the "Spoonful of Star Wars" by Bwana Spoons. I asked Bwana about the exhibit and when these figures were going on sale, etc. He replied that these paintings are not for sale. They are a commission for Dov of DKE Toys. I didn't realize how die hard Dov is regarding Star Wars and apparently Bwana. Dov commissioned Bwana to make a little painting to go with each of the 140 or so Star Wars figures from the first three series...wow..! You can see them all at Spoonful of Star Wars
Spoonful of Star Wars™
Over 100 paintings of vintage Star Wars™ action figures by Bwana Spoons
July 20 – July 24, 2011 San Diego Comic-Con
DKE Toys booth #4728
This special exhibition of over 100 original paintings by artist Bwana Spoons features portraits of vintage Star Wars™ action figures done in the artist’s signature style. Bright colors, rainbows, humor and fart jokes come though in what Bwana calls, “an awesome dream project.” Dov Kelemer and Sarah Jo Marks of DKE Toys commissioned Bwana Spoons to reinterpret each vintage Kenner Star Wars™ action figure from the original line 1977-1985.
These creative interpretations include not only the popular figures but also variations that every Star Wars fan will love! The show will be on display in the DKE Toys booth (#4728) at San Diego Comic-Con.
Spoonful of Star Wars™ is produced by DKE Toys and is from the collection of Dov Kelemer & Sarah Jo Marks. Dov and Sarah Jo have produced several art shows together including; The Vader Project, STUFFED, a plush food show and The Custom Yoka Show.
Bwana Spoons When he was a little one he would draw detailed crayon renderings of his favorite Star Wars figures exploding in a rainbowblast of colors. In early adulthood he lost them all in a battle with a mildew giant. www.grasshutcorp.com
I've always been a fan of Bwana's. But he's raising his Nerd-Cred to all-time highs with this show and I love it.
Spoonful of Star Wars™
Over 100 paintings of vintage Star Wars™ action figures by Bwana Spoons
1 Day Only! Saturday, November 20, 2010 10am – 5pm
Pasadena Convention Center, 300 East Green Street, Pasadena CA 91101
This special exhibition of over 100 original paintings by artist Bwana Spoons features portraits of vintage Star Wars™ action figures done in the artist’s signature style. Bright colors, rainbows, humor and fart jokes come though in what Bwana calls, “an awesome dream project.” Dov Kelemer and Sarah Jo Marks of DKE Toys commissioned Bwana Spoons to reinterpret each vintage Kenner Star Wars™ action figure from the original line 1977-1985.
These creative interpretations include not only the popular figures but also variations that every Star Wars fan will love! The show will be on display for one day only at DesignerCon, an art and design convention that smashes together collectible toys and designer apparel with urban, underground and pop art. For more information on DesignerCon visit www.designercon.com
Spoonful of Star Wars™ is produced by DKE Toys and is from the collection of Dov Kelemer & Sarah Jo Marks. Dov and Sarah Jo have produced several art shows together including; The Vader Project, STUFFED, a plush food show and The Custom Yoka Show.
Bwana Spoons When he was a little one he would draw detailed crayon renderings of his favorite Star Wars figures exploding in a rainbowblast of colors. In early adulthood he lost them all in a battle with a mildew giant. www.grasshutcorp.com
DKE Toys Dov Kelemer & Sarah Jo Marks are Co-Curators of Spoonful of Star Wars and Co-Founders of DKE Toys, one of the largest designer vinyl and art-toy distribution companies in the world, exclusively representing over 200 companies, artists, and designers. www.dketoys.com
Custom Yoka Show began it's US Gallery Tour the other day hitting the Black Maria Gallery in LA the other day...! Thanks to Sarah Jo of DKE Toys and Eddi at Adfunture.
Here are a few of my favorites, but check out ALL of them by going to the Custom Yoka flicker page