“Bruh Did That?!” SPY BOY 1969 from Compton III!
An ode to 1969, Compton III hops in a time machine, back to a New Orleans Mardi Gras 5 decades ago. What he retrieves is a photo of his grandfather in a white & red indian suit. Equipped with this photo, the artist recaptures that essence and old school style in this homage SPY BOY. The perfect introduction to an all new collection.
Mardi Gras Indians aka Black Masking Indians are known to work year round hand sewing the most beautiful full size suits to wear Mardi Gras day. This 1 of 1 SPY BOY is the culmination of all the techniques Compton III learned and took a span from 2019-2023. This awe inspiring designer toy stands 3ft tall, adorned with Swarovski crystals and ostrich feathers plus hand sewn sequins, cross stitching and glass beading. Exhibited in Axiom Winter Showcase 2023 and Abstract NOLA’s Art & Music Experience... a very cool custom figure!
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