Sink Or Swim

In the spirit of ocean conservation the Japan-based non-profit organization, PangeaSeed, is ramping up for it’s third annual art exhibition tailored to address one the biggest threats facing the health of world’s oceans today – the rapid mass depletion of sharks.

With each minute that passes close to 200 sharks are killed, adding up to an astonishing 80 million deaths each year. The majority of these sharks are killed only for their fins to satisfy an unsustainable appetite for shark fin soup in Asia and other parts of the world. In the cruel practice known as “finning,” the shark is hooked and brought aboard the boat where its fins are then cut off and the still alive but limbless animal is tossed back into the sea to drown.

All artwork is for sale with proceeds helping to keep sharks afloat both in Japan and around the world. Curated by Pangea Seed and Koji Harmon, featured artists include some of your favorites in the toy and art world such as: Bwana Spoons, Cometdebris, Cupco, Le Merde, Skinner, Suckadelic, and a ton more. Also, PangeaSeed will donate a percentage of proceeds to help aid animals affected by the March 2011 earthquake in Japan.

Show opens July 16th and runs through the 22nd. Check it out if you're in Tokyo!

M Event Space & Bar in Daikanyama (http://www.m-event-bar.com)

Pangea Seed (pangeaseed.com)

Misty Fog's Ultimate Megalith!

Le Merde is coming back to Tokyo! "Misty Fog's Ultimate Megalith" will feature all new custom figures and artwork, as well as the debut of Misty Fog's new figure Megalith. In addition, custom Megaliths will be on display by several of Le Merde's friends from both Japan and abroad. Misty Fog's Ultimate Megalith opens this Saturday at 2:00 at Thrash Out in Koenji. Be there or be lunch meat.

More information:
LE MERDE
GARGAMEL

Burgerbuns Funbuns Custom Show

I just finished painting my custom Le Merde Burgerbuns figure. It was a lot of fun. Looking forward to seeing some of the others included in this event.

More info from Super7's blog:

Seattle superstar Le Merde is launching the first painted version of his new mascot-scale vinyl figure, Burgerbuns, with a custom figure art show! Funbuns features custom painted Burgerbuns vinyl figures by the one and only Le Merde and his artsy friends. Opening Saturday, November 20th, 6pm, at thew new Super7 Store, 1427 Haight St, San Francisco.

Severed For Life

A few pics from today's "Severed For Life" show at Thrash Out. Le Merde did a lot of work for this show, including a good number of resin and soft vinyl figures, new paintings, and prints. Gargamel and Le Merde's collaboration figure "Hujili's Ghost" also made his debut today. The show runs through March 12th so check it out! Check out more pics of the show HERE.

Cometdebris Hujili's Ghost

For Le Merde's "Severed For Life" show at Thrash Out, Tokyo.

Severed For Life

Severed For Life show coming this Saturday at Thrash Out. Le Merde's customs are crazy! And there's going to be a bunch of awesome show exclusives. Here's my custom for the show, Severed Hujili.

Severed For Life

Le Merde is coming back to Thrash Out for another show! Severed For Life will feature custom resin and soft vinyl figures, as well as art prints and original paintings. Exclusive show figures too! Show opens on March 6th at 2:00 and runs through the 12th. Le Merde will be in attendance.

Thrash Out can be found HERE.