Toy Boy

• Edition of 9 (5 left)
• Cast Bronze on Granite
• H 125cm
• Weight 55kg

Toy Boy reimagines Mickey Mouse, wrapped in paper and string as though gift-wrapped, to explore themes of nostalgia, consumerism, and societal expectations. The familiar figure is both playful and constrained, suggesting how cultural icons, like toys, are often commodified and defined by external forces. The title itself carries a double entendre, referencing both the innocence of childhood and the adult notion of a “toy boy”—a youthful, disposable companion. This layered meaning reflects on how we package and present both objects and people, highlighting the tension between innocence, desire, and the complexities of modern life.