‘Woodcutter’ Bronze by James Jean x Avant Arte
James Jean’s Woodcutter bronze sculpture from Avant Arte is drawn from the recurring character seen in his painted works. Featuring a child with cabbage hair carrying mystical logs, the piece embodies the enduring virtues of hard work and persistence as well as the vibrant spirits of the natural world. The
‘The Return’ by Cleon Peterson and Avant Arte
Los Angeles-based Cleon Peterson’s work showcases the savagery of humanity with stark black and white paintings featuring muscular characters engaged in brutal combat and subjugation of others. Peterson’s upcoming The Return bronze sculpture by Avant Arte brings his sobering focus to a classic archetype — a warrior riding triumphantly on
Ground Dragon by Takahiro Komuro x Avant Arte
Japanese artist Takahiro Komuro’s first collaboration with Avant Arte is the Ground Dragon iridescent bronze sculpture. Inspired by monsters since childhood, Komuro primarily creates large-format wood sculptures—ranging from 3 feet to slightly over six feet tall—and smaller format bronze editions. Sofubi collectors will be familiar with his earlier Doublethink and
‘Free Advice’ by Hebru Brantley x Avant Arte
Hebru Brantley’s upcoming Free Advice bronze sculpture from Avant Arte is based on the original painting of the same name featuring his recurring Phibby character. A commentary on the wise or not so wise words handed down by elders casually or in an effort to shape young lives, the piece
‘Nite Nite’ Bronze Sculpture by TIDE x Avant Arte
Japanese artist TIDE (Tatsuhiro Ide) continues his exploration of duality with the elevated Nite Nite bronze sculpture created in collaboration with Avant Arte. The new piece features his recurring feline character nestled between a pair of pillows, contemplating bed time. While the character has a ‘cute’, cartoon-like design, the mood
Catcus Man Vessel by Darren Romanelli x SRL x CRamics x Avant Arte
Darren Romanelli’s new collaborative Cactus Man Vessel project from Avante Art is rooted in his passion for collecting and raising plants. The triple collaboration grew out of conversations with Neighborhood founder Shinsuke Takizawa that led to fun, unusual photoshopped hybrid images of Romanelli as a cactus man. Cactus Man comes
Slingshot Saxum Bronze by James Jean x Avant Arte
James Jean is preparing to release an elevated version of his one-eyed vigilante with Avant Arte. The Slingshot Saxum bronze sculpture features a child on one knee taking aim with his simple weapon. Named after the latin word for stone, the new edition features a blue and gray flecked design
Guzo Marble Sculpture by Haroshi x Avant Arte
Japanese artist Haroshi has collaborated with Avant Arte on two premium marble sculptures of his Guzo character. One of his newer characters, Guzo features a streamlined oblong body with carved features including a zig zag ‘stomach’. Previously seen as wood figures created with Haroshi’s signature pressed skateboard process, the new
‘3 The Hard Way’ Bronze Sculpture by Hebru Brantley x Avant Arte
Hebru Brantley’s upcoming 3 The Hard Way bronze sculpture is a new fine art edition created in collaboration with Avant Arte. Giving form to the need for collective action in overcoming racism against the Black community, the sculpture features three heads stacked upon each other. A testament to the power
Slingshot Aurum by James Jean x Avant Arte
Los Angeles-based artist James Jean continues his collaboration with Avant Arte with the upcoming release of his new Slingshot Aurum bronze sculpture. The luxe edition of the self-sacrificing sculpture features a lustrous surface created with a mix of gold, copper, silver and pearl powders. The piece is finished with platinum