If I lived anywhere near New York, I would have gone through Hell or high water to see this exhibit of women artists and designers each designing a My Little Pony for an art show called The Pony Project. I've never been super hot for My Little Pony; I was more a stuffed animal and sports equipment kind of child, and frankly, My Little Pony is a bit creepy in that Stepford Wife-ish sort of way. But you don't have to like My Little Pony to appreciate some of the cool and wild things the artists and designers did with the blank ponies they were given.
Several of the artists and designers I love participated: Fafi, Junko Mizuno, Lisa Petrucci, and Betsey Johnson.
The ponies I like best are the ones by graffiti artist-turned fashion designer Claw Money, Sas Christian, and modern kimono designer Mamechiyo.
The pony pictured here is Mamechiyo's; I think it's my favorite of all of them! The colors and detail are amazing! (Mamechiyo also designed a kimono for crazy Blythe. She is part of the "in-crowd" of young women designers/artist.)
(the photo is not mine; I co-opted it)
The Pony Project Gallery
4 comments:
Dude, I have to admit that I *loved* My Little Ponies when I was little. I know, I know: shaaame.
Did you ever see the quiz on the sadly defunct website, www.brunching.com,
called "Porn Star or My Little Pony"? It's real and it's hilarious - check it out!
http://www.brunching.com/pornorpony.html
I defy you all to take this quiz without laughing out loud - or being extremely disturbed - all at once!
xo,
Maude AKA Shortstack
Most of the girls that I remember playing with My Little Pony became beauticians and grew up to become really hot.
If I have a daughter one of these years I think I would rather see her playing with My Little Pony's instead of Barbie.
Me, too, Captain C. Barbie is horrific.
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