I fell in love with "Misery Children" when the Dunny Series 5 was released. The minute I saw that cute little bunny costume with what seemed to be a bear trap for a mouth I knew I had to have it. Painstakingly I went through tons of blind boxes to find this rare gem (out of every 50 boxes you might find 1). After I had the coveted Misery Child in my possession I decided to look into the artist that gave birth to the new 3 inch object of my obsession...Kathie Olivas!
"My current body of work, entitled the 'Misery Children' series focuses on the constant social desire to assign 'cuteness'. This often serves as a means to make something innocent and more appealing, therefore, non-threatening. Perhaps this allows us to comfort ourselves."
"My questions are based on the discomfort of "what if"-- what if these sweet creatures had other ideas? What if they knew something we were afraid to open our eyes to? Would they protect themselves; would they be able to adapt to a war torn environment and develop their own defense mechanisms?"
"The characters are meant to evoke a nostalgic reaction that reflects isolation, fear, and an uncertainty; yet, at the same time they serve as empowered alter egos. This series is presented as a satirical look at how fear affects our sense of reality."
"The characters perform as narrators in lonely worlds that each explores individually, creating his or her own perspective, and thus, own reality."
"As our hosts, the ensemble provides a sense of comfort, the reminiscent style is soothing, yet the mood is dark. As children, they evoke a sense of temporality; childhood serves as a starting ground, a place where things begin. "
You can find more artwork and custom toys by Kathie Olivas at Misery Children.
