Dragatomi, Sacramento's signature designer toy shop and gallery, has single-handedly put California's capital city on the map as a mecca for Designer Toys and related art. This month, they're hosting a great new art show - a tribute to the John Carpenter-directed camp classic Big Trouble in Little China. I attended the opening festivities this past Saturday, April 9 - I'm happy to report that it's a GREAT show - solid artwork all around with a great blend of established artists (Alex Pardee, Skinner, Mark Nagata), solid toy customizers (Leecifer, TASK One, Dril One) and emerging new talent. The opening party was buzzing with energy, with a lot of artists in attendance. It was well worth the two-hour trek east from the Bay Area - I look forward to the next show on Dragatomi's calendar!

Here's a quick report-back, be sure to check out the full image gallery for more pics, too.

The Guardian by Sacramento local, brilliantly talented freakazoid Skinner.

Lo Pan by Alex Pardee - one of three prints Alex contributed to the show.

Ink on Gousche piece by artist Wayshak

It's all in the reflexes by Chris DeLeon

Downtimer

To no surprise for anyone that's seen the film, the villian Lo Pan was well-represented in a lot of the artwork. This bust of Lo Pan is by Bay Area artists Lucien Shapiro.

Bunnyvan custom by Leecifer

Green Eyes by Alex Voltz

Three Storms resin sculptures by Jay222

show curator Jay222

Dragatomi - J Street at 23rd in downtown Sacramento...

Big Trouble in Little China tribute show runs through the month of April and there's a lot more artwork to see. Check it out at Dragatomi, 2317 J Street in Sacramento, CA!