You Have to Check Out These Insanely Detailed Pop Culture Sculptures

Play-Doh is not generally considered a pathway to a career in art, but it was exactly that for Brad Hill. Years ago, the aspiring artist was gifted the popular children’s toy and, as a thank you, molded some of it into a head. “I was like, ‘Oh wait. That’s kind of fun,'” Hill said. “Every day, I’d just wake up and sculpt a head out of Play-Doh. And I thought, ‘Well, this isn’t sustainable.'” He was wrong. Fifteen years later, Hill’s work has gone all over the internet, and this week he’s having a retrospective art show featuring not just brand new work, but pieces from throughout his still blossoming career. The show is happening May 9 from 6-8 p.m. ET at the Bottleneck Gallery in Brooklyn, NY, and to commemorate the event, io9 not only has some exclusive reveals, but we also spoke to Hill for what he believes may have been his first interview. Why Hill? Well, his strikingly unique take on your favorite TV, movies, games, and more combines a handmade, limited collectibility with an un ... Read full article.