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Art Toys: La Pietà of Toys or Incarnation as Art | Josh Mayhem
What happens to toys when they are reincarnated and reborn as art, are these toys for big kids or art for collectors?
“All toys are miniature sculptures” – Josh Mayhem
Los Angeles-based artist Josh Mayhem gained fame with his Blown Away aesthetic, transforming designer toys and iconic pop art figures into high-end contemporary gallery sculptures that transport the viewer to a refreshing world of wonder and curiosity. He started by simply customizing small-scale designer toys but quickly evolved to create unique, one-of-a-kind sculptures with his colorful signature windswept style that portrays the illusion of motion and chaos.
When asked where his passion for toys has come from, Mayhem replied, “I read an article somewhere that some adult toy collectors collect because they couldn’t necessarily get all of the cool toys they wanted when they were kids due to financial issues. I think that may be one of the reasons why I’m obsessed with toys today.”
Art curator: Mor Belizovski



Josh Mayhem, WASTED, 2022
Acrylic, metal, clay and resin on vinyl figure, 14 x 15 x 6 inch

Josh Mayhem, Blown Away Balloon Dog, 2022
Acrylic, resin, clay and metal on Jeff Koons inspired resin figure, 10 x 12 x 4 inch

Josh Mayhem, Acid Rain Venus, 2023
Acrylic & Resin on Authentic Takeru Amano Resin Figure, 17.5 x 11 inch

Josh Mayhem, Morning Wood, 2022
Acrylic, metal, clay and resin on vinyl figure, 20 x 16 x 13 inch


Josh Mayhem, Blown Away Gundam - Galactic Splash, 2023 Acrylic, Resin, Clay & Metal on Authentic Gundam Kit, 2023
, 15 x 12.5 x 10.5 inch

Josh Mayhem, Blown Away Sonic - OG, 2023
Acrylic, Resin, Clay, & Metal on Authentic Sonic The Hedgehog Resin Figure, 12 x 10 x 6 inch

Josh Mayhem, Blown Away 400% Bearbrick - Arctic Chrome-Storm, 2023
Acrylic & Resin on Authentic 400% Bearbrick Figure , 11 x 8 x 5.75 inch

Josh Mayhem, Blown Away Chum - Lolli-Drops, 2023
Acrylic and Resin on Authentic KAWS Vinyl Figure, 12 x 9.5 inch

Josh Mayhem, Blown Away Uamou - Space Rainbow, 2023
Acrylic, Resin, & Metal on Authentic Uamou Glow-In-The-Dark Vinyl Figure, 12 x 8.5 inch

Josh Mayhem, Blown Away Companion, 2022
Acrylic, resin, clay and metal on authentic KAWS vinyl figure, 11 x 8 x 6 inch

Josh Mayhem, Neon Rain Uamou, 2023
Acrylic, Resin, & Metal on Authentic Uamou Vinyl Figure, 18.5 x 8.5 x 8.5 inch

Josh Mayhem, Melting Warmth - Cookies & Cream, 2023
Acrylic, Metal, and Resin on Authentic KAWS Vinyl Figure in Shadow Box Frame, 21 x 13.375 x 5.875 inch

Josh Mayhem, AciLounging - White Rainbow, 2023
Acrylic, Metal, and Resin on Authentic KAWS Vinyl Figure in Shadow Box Frame, 20.5 x 12.875 inch

Josh Mayhem, Fantasia Dreamstorm Mickey, 2022
Acrylic, resin, clay and metal on authentic James Jean x Disney vinyl figure, 12 x 10 x 5 inch

Josh Mayhem, Blown Away Batboy, 2022
Acrylic, metal, clay and resin on vinyl figure, 16 x 10 x 5 inch

Josh Mayhem, Blown Away Sparrow, 2022
Acrylic, metal, clay and resin on vinyl figure, 13 x 8 x 4 inch

