#joysoftoys

[leilanijoy]

Happy Birthday Barbie! She sure looks good for 59! Barbie made her debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York on March 9, 1959. Here are my officially licensed Mattel Barbie Tributes, “Defender of the Dreamhouse,” and “Totally Hair Barbie.” Done in acrylic for @galleries1988 A few limited edition prints are still available exclusively at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LeilaniJoyArt #HappyBirthdayBarbie #Barbie #Mattel #LeilaniJoy #BarbieArt #OriginalBarbie #TotallyHairBarbie #1959Barbie #PopArt #joysoftoys https://www.instagram.com/p/B9ibZAiBgnU/?igshid=43c5nexqbbhz

[mabgravesart]

The Mattel show opens tomorrow night at @galleries1988! When @cuddlyrigormortis invited me to be a part of this show, I decided I wanted to make a piece that was a gentle statement about the beauty of breaking restrictive gender barriers when it come to allowing our children to experience the magic of play. Imagination is one of the hugest job requirements for artists, and I think it's something to be celebrated and protected. Play should have no limits and no boundaries. Gender should just be a tick in the box on a piece of paper - not something that limits our expression as humans. #loveislove #playisplay #colorhasnogender #mabgraves #popsurrealism #oilpainting #joysoftoys #barbie #mattel

[valency]

I'm so pleased both pieces sold out - I had too much fun with the rainbow-y color palette, I think I will absolutely be revisiting it again!! Huge thanks to @Gallery1988 and @CuddlyRigorMortis - there are still some awesome pieces left from other artists in the show available on #Gallery1988's website ❤️💙 #JoysOfToys #FauxTaxidermy #ValencyGenis #Mattel #FisherPrice (at Gallery 1988: LA)

[mabgravesart]

Sneak peek of my Barbie Boy painting for the upcoming Mattel x G1988: "The Joys of Toys" opening June 23 @galleries1988! Something that I'm really passionate about is trying to break down the social boundaries of gender roles in our society. What it is to "be a girl" or "be a boy" is so stringently delineated and there is a great deal of shame attached to crossing those lines...and that is completely ridiculous. Color has no gender. It's just color. Toys are toys. Our kids should be allowed to like whatever they naturally, organically like as little human beings without the fear of ridicule. I can't imagine if I had been told as a child that something I liked was wrong. How could that be? How could love be wrong? It's not, and I think love and passion for anything in life is something that should be honored and celebrated. This piece is dedicated to my friend Scott, my own dear Barbie Boy. He has had a lifelong passion for Barbie and has faced and overcome judgment for his love - and I can't think of Barbie without immediately thinking of him! Big thanks to @mattel and to @cuddlyrigormortis for curating this show and to @galleries1988 who is donating a portion of sales to the Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA © 2017 MATTEL #mattel #gallery1988 #mabgraves #barbie #joysoftoys #colorhasnogender #barbieboy

[leilanijoy]

“Totally Hair Barbie” 11x14” Acrylic on Hardboard by #LeilaniJoy © 2017 MATTEL for #Gallery1988: @Mattel Tribute Show: "The Joys of Toys." Curated by the adorably amazing, Cuddly Rigor Mortis! My originals will be available through the gallery along with my exclusive limited edition "Barbie" inspired prints! Only 50 prints of this piece will be sold! They will be available to order online at: https://nineteeneightyeight.com/ AND A portion of sales goes to the Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA <3 I hope to see some of you at the opening reception on Friday, June 23rd at Gallery 1988 West from 7-9pm! New episode of #ArtNuVogue to follow! XOXO #JoysOfToys #mattelartshow #totallyhairbarbie #barbieart

[leilanijoy]

Wow! Definitely fangirling over seeing this incredible original work in person by @mabgraves at last weeks opening for @galleries1988 #Mattel Tribute Show, "The Joys of Toys." It was absolutely stunning. I still can't believe I had the honor of sharing a wall with her! Love this piece so much! You can still check out all the works in the show and purchase originals and prints at www.tinyurl.com/MattelShow Hurry because they are selling out quick! ❤️❤️❤️ #mabgraves #joysoftoys #gallery1988west #gallery1988 #mattelartshow2017 (at Gallery 1988: LA)

[leilanijoy]

“Defender of the Dreamhouse” 16x20” Acrylic on Hardboard by #LeilaniJoy © 2017 MATTEL for @galleries1988 : @Mattel Tribute Show: "The Joys of Toys." Curated by the adorably amazing, Cuddle Rigor Mortis! My originals will be available through the gallery along with my exclusive limited edition "Barbie" inspired prints! They will also be available to order online at: https://nineteeneightyeight.com/ AND A portion of sales goes to the Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA <3 I hope to see some of you at the opening reception on Friday, June 23rd at Gallery 1988 West from 7-9pm! New episode of #ArtNuVogue to follow! XOXO #barbie #gallery1988 #joysoftoys #mattelartshow #barbieart

[leilanijoy]

My Saturday Night! #NoComplaints Another #wip sketch for the #JoysOfToys show, officially hosted by #Mattel at @galleries1988 Opens June 21st. 2017 in LA. Can't wait! Stay Tuned! #Barbie #TotallyHairBarbie #90sBarbie #popsurrealism #leilanijoy #PopArt