ART| Home Video Collection

I have always loved toys. Since I was a young boy, all the action figures I wished I had but could never really afford. I grew to collect them once I got older and began making my own money, which led me to the world of bootleg toys. A world of crossover creatives modifying beloved toys to create really clever and amazing new pieces. I have high hopes to one day enter that world. In January of 2018, I decided to finally take my first peak into that world. I tried my hand at mold casting.

I have yet to figure out my first bootleg toy model, but to get myself more acquainted with the mold casting process I decided to start The Home Video Collection. I am a self-proclaimed nostalgia junky, and that means I have an extensive VHS collection. I have always admired its iconic image and design in regards to my coming up in the world. Those little black bricks represent a lot to me, so naturally they became my muse for my collection and first mold casting endeavor. There was a lot of materials wasted, and many, many trips to Sculpture Supply Canada to get more. After a few days, and different techniques tried, I had myself a few tapes and was feeling more confident in regards to the whole process, and kind if light-headed. Ventilation is key. It is messy, but mixing it up, and all the preparation makes pulling the piece out of the mold all that much more satisfying.

This collection consists of 5 solid-plastic, unperfected VHS inspired statuettes. Each tape is numbered from 1 to 5, and has its own vintage plastic case, with a color matched sleeve and some random inserts. I have plans for season 2, and possibly a mini audio inspired spin-off series for my next mold casting endeavor. Making my way to one day creating my own original bootleg toy.