As Christmas draws near, follow K11 Art Mall into a fascinating world of juxtapositions with K11《OUTSIDE IN: An Unconventional World of Art Toys》Jason Freeny Asia XXRAY Experience Store. This will be the most comprehensive showcase of artworks by
award-winning sculptor and toy designer Jason Freeny to ever come to Hong Kong, with over 100 art toys and sculptures. In its first phase, the showcase will feature Freeny’s anatomical deconstructions of incredibly iconic characters, including a 3-metre tall anatomized XXRAY Elmo (Snow Edition) sculpture at K11 Art Mall atrium, as well as the life-sized installations of beloved personalities such as One Piece character Luffy, and Dissected POPek, the Squatting Balloon Dog designed in collaboration with London-based artist Whatshisname – all to be showcased in Hong Kong for the first
time.
Running from 21 November 2020 until 28 February 2021, the showcase will feature over 100 anatomically deconstructed art toys and sculptures by Jason Freeny. The showcase also features Freeny’s rarely seen computer graphics to highlight the inner workings behind these extravagant characters. To bring the spirit of this unique showcase home for the holidays, the K11《OUTSIDE IN》 Jason Freeny Asia XXRAY Experience Store will sell over 50 art toy styles by Jason Freeny, including anatomized beloved Sesame Street characters as well as special limited edition collectibles made in collaboration with design studio MIGHTY JAXX.
Other highlights of the showcase that are sure to delight include life-size sculptures of Jason Freeny’s crossover works with the trendy Mousy Little by STAYREAL from Taiwan, and Mister HellYeah by Thai artist MAMAFAKA. In the following months, K11 《OUTSIDE IN》Jason Freeny XXRAY Asia Experience Store will unveil more of Freeny’s creative interpretations of beloved personas with unconventional surprises. These will include not-to-be-missed installations of XXRAY Cookie Monster, Japanese animated superhero XXRAY Gatchaman, the mighty XXRAY Astro Boy, as well as a special holiday capsule collection!
Take home exclusive Jason Freeny x MIGHTY JAXX art toys
Discover over 50 marvelous art toy styles by Jason Freeny x MIGHTY JAXX to call yours, or to gift this holiday season. These imaginative collectibles come in an array of styles, with selected toys exclusively available as blind box purchases. As the perfect surprise gift, the character of the art toy will only be unveiled once they open the box for an exhilarating and unexpected reveal.
Explore a wide and inclusive range of art toys with prices ranging from HK$110 to HK$2,100.
Visit the K11 《OUTSIDE IN》Jason Freeny Asia XXRAY Experience Store at K11 Atrium and chi K11 art space to explore how Jason Freeny’s characters are born from scratch through a collection of his rarely seen computer graphics unveiling his unlimited creativity. Be inspired by Freeny’s works to discover the unusual in the familiar and the unconventional inside of you.
Date: 21 November 2020 – 28 February 2021
Time: 11am – 10pm
Venue: K11 Atrium (G/F) and chi K11 art space (B2/F), K11 Art Mall, 18 Hanoi Road,
Tsim Sha Tsui
Price: HK$60 per ticket; K11 Uth KLUB member HK$30 per ticket (entry fee applicable to chi K11 art space)
Ticketing link: http://bit.ly/K11ArtMallOutsideIn