CLOT : Travelling Mickey
Over the course of the last few years, CLOT and Disney have had a fruitful relationship with several large scale projects spanning various Disney franchises. In their latest team-up, CLOT and Disney unite on the Travelling Mickey project which brings into the fold ten notable artists from around the world. Each given a blank canvas in the form of a Mickey Mouse figure, each artist was given the ability to appropriate the figure based on their own personal vision and aesthetic.
CLOT : TRAVELLING MICKEY
Over the course of the last few years, CLOT and Disney have had a fruitful relationship with several large scale projects spanning various Disney franchises. In their latest team-up, CLOT and Disney unite on the Travelling Mickey project which brings into the fold ten notable artists from around the world. Each given a blank canvas in the form of a Mickey Mouse figure, each artist was given the ability to appropriate the figure based on their own personal vision and aesthetic.
PART 1 / MICKEY MOUSE FIGURES
PART 2 / Travelling Mickey Shanghai Launch Event Recap
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Over the course of the last few years, CLOT and Disney have had a fruitful relationship with several large scale projects spanning various Disney franchises. In their latest team-up, CLOT and Disney unite on the Travelling Mickey project which brings into the fold ten notable artists from around the world. Each given a blank canvas in the form of a Mickey Mouse figure, each artist was given the ability to appropriate the figure based on their own personal vision and aesthetic. Among the personalities involved include André, Makoto Azuma, Carri Munden of Cassette Playa, CLOT, Dr. Romanelli, Eric So, Jakuan, Motonori Masui, Madsaki, Mister Cartoon. |
The project will launch on July 15, 2011 at CLOT & DISNEY’s Man Is In The Forest pop-up store in which all 10 figures will be put on display with the opportunity to be auctioned off with a three month bidding window. From there, further tour locations will include Hong Kong and Taipei. 50% of the sales of each 1 of 1 figure will be donated to the China Youth Development Foundation for social welfare and education. |
AndréAndré was born in Uppsala, Sweden in 1971. He shares his time between Paris and NY. André & Graffiti: André started to paint on the walls of Paris in 1985 and soon after quickly became the most active graffiti-artist in Paris. At the end of the 1980’s he was the first artist to introduce a character ‘Mr. A’, (his signature stick figure with a top hat) instead of the usual ‘tag name’. Mr. A soon became a cult Parisian symbol in the creative world. As a result, the character soon travelled from the city walls to high fashion magazines and into several fashion collaborations. Andre has painted Mr.A over 100,000 times around the world and consequentially both Mr A and André have become international iconic figures. What is your perspective on this project? Please tell us your concept and inspiration. Is there a title/name for your piece? What was the difficulty while making the piece? |
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MAKOTO AZUMAMakoto Azuma has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop -“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami Aoyama, Tokyo. He has been actively participating in art exhibitions all over the world as a flower artist. What is your perspective on this project? Please tell us your concept and inspiration. Is there a title/name for your piece? What do you think is value about this project? |
Cassette Playa – Carri MundenCassette Playa by Carri Munden is a toxicolour uniform for hard boys and girls battling real and virtual worlds….Cassette Playa has collaborated with brands including Nike Sportswear, Swatch, Disney (Toy Story 3) Stussy Womens, Mattel and Medicom and artists including M.I.A, Nicki Minaj, Chromeo and Telepathe. Why are you willing to participate in this project? Please tell us your concept and inspiration. Is there any message that you would like to deliver through your piece? How do you perceive Mickey Mouse? What do you see in it? |
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CLOT – Edison ChenEstablished proudly in 2003 by founders Edison Chen and Kevin Poon, CLOT Incorporated is a urban lifestyle business designed to cater to the young generation of Asia and the world. CLOT is a start up company designed to encourage the Asian youth to develop their own identity with sense and style. CLOT has since it’s opening branched into the worlds of Music,Design, Retail, Fashion and Consulting bringing funk and flavor to the EAST. What is your perspective on this project? Please tell us your concept and inspiration. What do you think is value about this project? How do you perceive Mickey Mouse? What do you see in it? |
DR. ROMANELLIIt’s easy to become infected by Darren Romanelli’s enthusiasm for his obsession-turned-profession; Dr Romanelli brand . Twisting the familiar into in the fresh, DRx has gained renown as a savvy reviver of cultural classics. Whether its Nike, Jaeger Le Coultre, Fraggle Rock Black Sabbath, Looney Tunes, Converse, or Hello Kitty – he reinvents these legendary properties , simultaneously building a loyal following on a global scale. What is your perspective on this project? Please tell us your concept and inspiration. How do you merge Mickey with art/your style? What is your goal and vision for this project? |
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ERIC SOEric is a multi–media artist and Creative Director of Papamamason. In the past years, Eric has worked with various medium and art form and has invited to work in numerous projects with different brand names and organizations. After years of planning, in 2010, Eric and fashion icon lyricist Wyman Wong makes their debut collaboration in the fashion art scene. Their collective efforts are presented by “YSOFUN” and be the first project launched at Papamamason online store. And a new character “Horny Girl” with Japanese Photographer Yonehara Yasumasa will be launched this summer. Please tell us your concept and inspiration. Any special approach or material you had applied to the Mickey sculpture? What do you think is value about this project? Either from work or your childhood, can you recall any unforgettable memory/experience with Mickey Mouse? What is your goal and vision for this project? |
Jakuan MelendezJakuan started out as a writer for Warp Magazine (Japan) and the IndiePlanet website when he has the pivotal position of bringing toy creators, designers and art toy itself to America’s attention. It can be said that Jakuan’s crucial impact was that by staging, selling and educating the public about art toys, he helped sever the line that anchored the new toy creations in the realm of “comic book store or kid’s toys” and set it free to develop and grow into the phenomenon that it is today. Why are you willing to participate in this project? Please tell us your concept and inspiration. Any special approach or material you had applied to the Mickey sculpture? How do you perceive Mickey Mouse? What do you see in it? |
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JAM HOME MADE – Motonori MasuiBorn in Tokyo, graduated in Kuwasawa Design School. Established Jam Home Made in 1999. Making bridal jewellery & various accessories which are not dictated by the natural boundaries of product design. Please tell us your concept and inspiration. Any special approach or material you had applied to the Mickey sculpture? What is your goal and vision for this project? Either from work or your childhood, can you recall any unforgettable memory/experience with Mickey Mouse? |
MADSAKIBorn in 1974 in Osaka. Immigrated to New York with his parents during his youth. During ‘80s to ‘90s when New York was bursting with vivid energy he was deeply influenced by the art/music cultures to have set his future goal of becoming an artist. He was enrolled into Parsons School of Design in 1992 as a Fine Art major, has set his lifetime goal of being an artist ever since. Why are you willing to participate in this project? Any special approach or material you had applied to the Mickey sculpture? How do you perceive Mickey Mouse? What do you see in it? Either from work or your childhood, can you recall any unforgettable memory/experience with Mickey Mouse? |
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MISTER CARTOONBorn and raised in Los Angeles, Mister Cartoon was immersed in art from an early age. He began his career as a graffiti artist before branching into murals, album covers, logos, and, most famously, tattoos. His richly detailed, hand-rendered designs pull much of their inspiration from the Los Angeles of Cartoon’s youth. At one time, the black and grey, fine line style was synonymous with LA street life. Cartoon’s work has helped bridge the gap between those hardscrabble beginnings and the style’s current popularity. Stars such as Eminem, Travis Barker, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Beyoncé, along with athletes like CC Sabathia, Amarie Stoudemire and Carlos Boozer wear Cartoon’s art on their skin. Why are you willing to participate in this project? Please tell us your concept and inspiration. Is there a title/name for your piece? How do you merge Mickey with art/your style? |
