Bored Pandareached out to Taku Inoue to ask some questions about his Tom and Jerry-inspired work. We wanted the artist to share the story of how he came up with the idea and decided to bring these iconic moments to life in sculpture form. Taku told us: “When I was young, I used to watch Tom and Jerry, and upon rewatching it with my own child, I realized there is hardly any merchandise for such a great work. As someone who collects videos, books, and dolls from favorite works, I couldn’t help but want merchandise while sharing scenes of hearty laughter with my child. If they aren’t available for purchase, I decided to create them myself and build a collection.”
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Asked about particular scenes or interactions between Tom and Jerry that resonate with the artist more than others, Inoue answered: “The story that just came to my mind and is my current favorite is ‘Old Rockin’ Chair Tom,' where Tom and Jerry team up to oust their rival, Lightning. The scene where Jerry whispers to Tom and they cooperate still brings a smile to my face even when I watch it now.However, my mood might change tomorrow, and a different story could become my favorite. That’s how Tom and Jerry have so many captivating stories.”
Asked about particular scenes or interactions between Tom and Jerry that resonate with the artist more than others, Inoue answered: “The story that just came to my mind and is my current favorite is ‘Old Rockin’ Chair Tom,' where Tom and Jerry team up to oust their rival, Lightning. The scene where Jerry whispers to Tom and they cooperate still brings a smile to my face even when I watch it now.
However, my mood might change tomorrow, and a different story could become my favorite. That’s how Tom and Jerry have so many captivating stories.”
The Japanese artist explained why the number of new Tom and Jerry sculptures he has created since 2018 recently decreased: “Until four years ago, there were no attractive Tom and Jerry figurines, but now various toy manufacturers have started selling them. The fact that I can now purchase the figures I wanted, coupled with the absence of Tom and Jerry in communication with my child, has led to a decrease in the production of Tom. However, I still plan to continue making Tom gradually because there are still scenes I want to create.”
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