Daniel Yu aka Dory (creator of the awesome Crawdad Kid OMFG figure) kindly shares with us his latest project, the “Sai Kang Warriors”. Celebrating the often overlooked labourers that keep our environment safe and clean, the 5 heavily modified Playmobil figures have been expertly sculpted with epoxy clay and hand painted with acrylics. Truly some of the most beautiful customs we’ve ever laid eyes on, the 3″ figures’ level of detail is truly astonishing; from the rat perched on Collector of Garbage 2’s shoulder, to the gloves and straps on Worker of Construction’s safety vest, the unique sculpting style draws on everything that made Crawdad Kid such a success.
Here Daniel explains a little about the thinking behind the project-
“The term “sai kang”, translated from chinese dialect, refers to an unpleasant and undesirable task; or in more literal terms, a shit job. This series seeks to place emphasis on the everyday blue collar worker. The blank, vacant look on each one is reflective of how society views such labourers – without an identity. I wanted to create a sense of individuality for each of the characters, a reminder that the people behind these jobs are integral towards the functioning of our social structure.”
Unfortunately the “Sai Kang Warriors” aren’t for sale at the moment, but if they do ever become available you can be sure to read about it here first! Check out the Doryphunk blog for a closer look at Daniel’s work…
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