Josh Mayhem
Blown Away Dunny XL - Electirc Rainbow, 2022 - Sculpture, Acrylic, Metal, and Resin on Authentic Tristan Eaton Vinyl Figure
Atomized Bart - Blueberry Cream, 2021 - Sculpture, Acrylic, Metal, and Resin on Authentic Louis De Guzman Vinyl Figure
Blown Away, 2023 - Sculpture, Acrylic & Resin on Authentic 1000% Bearbrick Figure
Blown Away Flyboy - OG, 2022 - Sculpture, Acrylic, Metal, Clay and Resin on Authentic Hebru Brantley Vinyl Figure
Blown Away Warhol - Electric Rainbow, 2022 - Sculpture, Acrylic, Metal and Resin
Lazy Daze, 2022 - Sculpture, Acrylic, metal, clay, and resin on authentic KAWS vinyl figures in shadow box frame
Wasted Dream - Josh Mayhem, 2022 - Sculpture - Acrylic, metal, clay, and resin on authentic KAWS vinyl figure in shadow box frame
Biography:
Challenging perceptions and pushing the boundaries of creativity by transforming popular pop art figures and designer toys into unique, visually striking sculptures. Through my work, I aim to inspire and bring joy to people’s lives by creating one-of-a-kind pieces that captivate and delight viewers.
He is Los Angeles based artist Josh Mayhem's lifelong habit of collecting children's playthings has fueled his passion for transforming said toys into objects d'art. Among his best-known pieces are those constituting his “Blown Away" series, in which mass-produced forms are covered in strands of resin and layers of acrylic paint to create gravity defying drips that give the impression of the work being deconstructed by a strong wind. Josh has shown in several important shows worldwide.