MZN news2018-05-15T00:34:05+09:00junko-mizunoofficial informationExcite BlogNEW WEBSITE!http://jmnews.exblog.jp/29788104/2018-05-15T00:34:00+09:002018-05-15T00:34:05+09:002018-05-15T00:34:05+09:00junko-mizuno未分類
The blog has been moved to the new site as well so you can read my latest news there.
This post is going to be the last one on this blog. Thank you!
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]]>JUNKO MIZUNO FIGURINE at ... IKEA !!http://jmnews.exblog.jp/29664253/2018-03-20T18:22:00+09:002018-03-20T18:24:37+09:002018-03-20T18:22:42+09:00junko-mizuno未分類Do you know IKEA? I’m sure you do!
How about IKEA Art Event?
Every year, IKEA invites contemporary artists from around the world to co-create art that can be put in any home. For 2018, they decided to mash up designer toys & handmade Swedish art glass and create a series of art glass figurines.
Junko Mizuno is one of the eight artists taking part in this project.
She designed an owl girl, that was made into a glass figurine called 'Nocturnal' by the most skilled glass masters in Sweden.
The other artists are : Michael Lau, Coarse, Arkiv Vilmansa, Nathan Jurevicius, Ludvig Löfgren, Joe Ledbetter and James Jarvis
Check out the teaser video here!
They'll will be available for a limited time starting in April 2018, but looks like some IKEA stores in theUS are already selling them. The photo below was taken at the Burbank store by Joe Ledbetter.
So far, the figurines are supposed to be available at these countries:
Japan, Hong Kong, China, Indonesia, South Korea, USA, Canada, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain and Sweden.
Availability depends on the area you live. Some locations/ online IKEA stores may/may not have them. Please contact your local IKEA store or their online store directly and ask if they'll have IKEA Art Event 2018 glass figurines! Thanks!
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]]>THE WITCH, THE NURSE AND THE WRESTLER: CLOSING PARTYhttp://jmnews.exblog.jp/29180777/2018-01-09T07:25:00+09:002018-01-09T07:25:25+09:002018-01-09T07:25:25+09:00junko-mizuno未分類My mini art show 'The Witch, The Nurse and The Wrestler' opened on December 16th.
Thank you so much to everyone who attended the opening reception.
All the artworks are now available for view/purchase online here. Some pieces are still waiting for their new owners!
And here's good news to the people who missed the opening... This Saturday, we are having a closing party of the show!
When: Saturday, January 13, 2018 , 6-9pm
Where: Woot Bear (1512 Haight St. San Francisco, CA)
Making its debut at the event is the Junko Woot Bear resin figure!
Exclusively designed for Woot Bear by Junko Mizuno, sculpted and hand casted by Scott Wilkowski.
Green and Lavender colorways will be available for online purchase.
Limited multi-color assortment will be available at the closing party from 6-9pm.
Both Junko and Scott Wilkowski will be in attendance, so don't be late for the party!
Stay tuned for more info. Follow our social media for the latest updates!
'The Witch, the Nurse & the Wrestler' show will be on display until January 16, 2018.
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]]>‘DARKNESS IS COMFORTING’ ARTICLE ON BROADLY.http://jmnews.exblog.jp/29180738/2018-01-09T07:11:00+09:002018-01-09T07:12:29+09:002018-01-09T07:11:55+09:00junko-mizuno未分類
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]]>NEW RELEASE DATE FOR BEER GROWLERhttp://jmnews.exblog.jp/29180718/2018-01-09T07:07:00+09:002018-01-09T07:07:45+09:002018-01-09T07:07:45+09:00junko-mizuno未分類
The new online release date will be JANUARY 22nd at 12:00 PM pacific time
Each limited edition 32 oz. growler comes with an exclusive enamel pin!
Due to the very limited release, there is a limit of one purchase per customer.
Please contact Nucleus Portland for questions. Thank you!
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]]>HAPPY NEW YEAR 2018!!http://jmnews.exblog.jp/29180663/2018-01-09T06:50:00+09:002018-01-09T06:50:28+09:002018-01-09T06:50:28+09:00junko-mizuno未分類
みなさん明けましておめでとうございます!今年もよろしくお願いします。
]]>MINI ART SHOW AT WOOT BEAR SF!http://jmnews.exblog.jp/29163420/2018-01-05T22:24:00+09:002018-01-05T22:26:33+09:002018-01-05T22:24:24+09:00junko-mizuno未分類
Where: Woot Bear (1512 Haight St., SF 94117)Also, Poposition Press will be bringing large pop up pages for display and attendees can catch the first glimpse of my Ikea glass figure that is coming out next year and the Wilkowski/Junko collaboration Woot Bear figure. Prints & books will be available, too!
If you are not able to make it to the gallery, you can see/purchase the pieces online here!
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]]>UNICORN II GROUP EXHIBITIONhttp://jmnews.exblog.jp/29163334/2018-01-05T22:05:00+09:002018-01-05T22:05:06+09:002018-01-05T22:05:06+09:00junko-mizuno未分類FOLLOW JUNKO MIZUNO!INSTAGRAM - FACEBOOK - TWITTERSubscribe to JUNKO MIZUNO NEWSLETTERNOTE: Ad links at the bottom of posts are not related to Junko Mizuno.
]]>TAKARABUNE GICLEE ART PRINT!http://jmnews.exblog.jp/28763530/2017-11-29T08:25:00+09:002017-11-29T08:25:27+09:002017-11-29T08:25:27+09:00junko-mizuno未分類
Now it's available as a giclee print!About Takarabune:
Takarabunne is a large ship with treasures such as coral, gold, silver, gemstones and
The Seven Lucky Gods (七 福神, shichi fukujin in Japanese) on it.
The ship is often depicted in paintings and sculptures and has been appreciated by many because the image is believed to bring good luck.
The Seven Lucky Gods are:
Ebisu: God of Ocean
Hotei: God of Happiness
Fukurokuju: God of Longevity
Benzaiten: Goddess of Music
Bishamonten:God of Wealth
Jurojin: God of Wisdom
Daikokuten: God of Earth
Only one of them is supposed to be female but I created my own, all-female version of The Seven Lucky Gods for this painting.During the Edo period, it became a popular custom among common people to place takarabune pictures under one's pillow on the second night of the New Year to induce auspicious dreams and resulting good fortune.Maybe this art print will bring you good luck for 2018...? :))
Get your copy now at Gallery Nucleus online store!
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]]>31ST ANNIVERSARY DRAWING SHOWhttp://jmnews.exblog.jp/28763515/2017-11-29T08:24:00+09:002017-11-29T08:24:01+09:002017-11-29T08:24:01+09:00junko-mizuno未分類
Reception: Friday, December 1, 8-11 PMI won't be able to attend the opening but come see my piece and all the other amazing artists' drawings in person if you are in LA!
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She's my very first sofubi figure and I'm looking forward to creating many different versions in the future." ~Junko MizunoHana "early prototype version" is cast with a very special process which almost gives the appearance of blown glass! Milky vinyl with inner paints gives this first prototype version unique stand alone beauty and luminescence Hana stands approx. 11.5" (290mm) tall and is articulated in the neck, arms and legs!Pre-order is now open exclusively via Lulubell Toys for one week and closes on Tuesday, (November 21st 2017) at 5pm Pacific Time. $95 USD + shipping.
Please note that the delivery ETA for this early prototype version is late Spring 2018, but this is always subject to change. No order maximums, made to order pre-order.Please contact Lulubell Toys if you have any questions.
Photos by Manic Images
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]]>JUNKO MIZUNO BEER GROWLERhttp://jmnews.exblog.jp/28595671/2017-11-16T12:53:00+09:002017-11-16T12:53:13+09:002017-11-16T12:53:13+09:00junko-mizuno未分類
It's part of their first artist growler series with two other artists.All three bottles will be available to purchase in-store starting on November 18th.
ONLINE PURCHASE DATES
Brendan Monroe: Nov 18
Teagan White: Dec 1
Junko Mizuno: Jan 3Junko Mizuno
Moth Ladies' Brewery
32 oz. Growler
Limited Edition of 75Please contact Nucleus Portland if you have any questions.
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]]>POPSOCKETS: JUNKO MIZUNO DESIGNS!http://jmnews.exblog.jp/28120103/2017-09-04T14:49:12+09:002017-09-04T14:49:13+09:002017-09-04T14:49:13+09:00junko-mizuno未分類
PopSockets are accessories for mobile devices (cell phones, tablets, portable game console etc.) that work as grips, stands, cord wraps, etc!
You can learn more about how to use them with a video here.
I designed five new PopSockets with my characters: Meat, Bat Octopus, Poopie, Tooth and Egg. They are available now at popsockets.com !!
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This pineapple disaster is for Melvins' show at The Masquerade in Atlanta on September 21.
If you are going to see the show, you can get it at the venue. If not, you can pre-order it here at Secret Serpents!
*Please note that this poster will ship on or around Sept 21.
Edition: 80
Dimensions: 18" x 24"
Signed and numbered by Junko Mizuno
If you are interested, you can see a video of me inking the girl here!
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All the original paintings and pencil sketches that I did for my book Ravina the Witch? are on display with the prototype of Ravina's magic wand surrounded by mushroom fairies.
You can also take a photo with two big crows and the magic wand! (see pictures below)
So if you are in or close to LA, make sure to visit the gallery and experience the show in person. It's running until August 20th (closes early on Thursday) at Gallery Nucleus.
Click here for more info.
If you can't make it, you can see the show online here!
And some photos from the opening here!