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Trash or Treasure? Update

Last year, the museum featured the work of toy artist Just Colcord in Trash or Treasure? So we thought it was high time to check in with Colcord in his studio to see what he’s been creating since the exhibit. Inspired by a lecture given by Wichita, Kansas artist Randy Regier, Colcord began crafting packaging to display his found object toys while they are at rest. The packaging highlights the individuality of each piece, allowing the viewer to focus on the intricacies of each creature without the distractions of the surrounding environment. Colcord mused that the toys enjoy having their own “room” to inhabit as much as men enjoy their man caves and women their craft rooms.

After looking at one too many vacation photos that featured the beautiful scenery, but not the people experiencing it, Colcord decided to play with the idea of space in his work. Colcord documents his toys adventures in the real world, such as an excursion to Ripley’s Museum, and is narrating these trips in albums on Facebook. Next up is “mobile interactive play sets,” that allow viewers to play with his creations. Colcord hopes these sets will inspire participants to explore their environments with the same spirit and gusto as his creations.

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