collage, acrylic, oil pastel, charcoal on canvas
30 x 40 inches / 76.2 x 101.6 cm

Toy Monkey explores the fine line between innocence and absurdity, transforming a simple childhood icon into a layered, chaotic narrative. Using collage, acrylic, oil pastel, and expressive charcoal strokes, Austin Call (Duhrivative) reimagines the playful figure as something both familiar and unsettling. The 30 x 40-inch canvas brims with vibrant textures and fragmented forms, amplifying the tension between nostalgia and distortion.

The collage captures the toy’s wide-eyed charm while embedding it within a rough, deconstructed environment—scratches of charcoal and smears of oil pastel disrupt the cuteness, adding grit and complexity. Toy Monkey becomes more than a playful figure; it’s a reflection on memory, absurdity, and the emotional baggage tied to seemingly simple objects.

This unique artwork is signed, dated, and priced at $1,000.00, making it a dynamic addition for collectors who appreciate pop culture reinterpretations and textured, experimental collage.