Plushozoic: Works by Phil Barbato September 4, 2009

Announcing the opening of Gallery5's new craft gallery space!!!

I love making creatures that bring people joy - ugly, cute, fuzzy, cuddly, bite-size joy in a squishy package they can cherish forever. I work within constraints of my own design (repeatable shapes, fabrics that are easy to work with, manageable sizes) so I can explore relationships in color and texture, and still produce efficiently. I enjoy pushing contrasts, trying new materials, and challenging a gender role or two along the way. My favorite moment is when I flip that new creature right-side out and see it for the first time. When something I've made makes me happy (deep, guttural, warm bubbles happy) and I can't explain exactly why it does, I know I've done it right.
Phil Barbato currently sells his toys at Quirk Gallery and Etsy
http://philbarbato.com/
Opens: Friday, September 4th 7PM
Exhibition on display until September 25th

Official Website: http://www.gallery5arts.org/GallowLily%27s.html