Coyle’s Monkey Munnys
Coyle / Aaron Sokol Munny
Coyle’s Munny Project is one of the most diverse collections out there today, and in this personal interview he tells us that it’s only going to continue growing as a vehicle for collaborative artistic expression. We were curious about the whole thing and how it started, which he explains:
Coyle’s first Munny (center) with the 2nd and 3rd behind it.
Coyle gives credit to other artists who helped pioneer the idea glass Munnys:
Coyle / Ryno Munny Collection
We asked if there were any particular favorites or if he loved all of his children the same:
Coyle / Zii Munny Collection
Coyle / Snic
On a final note, Coyle relates to something once said by the man who popularized the idea of Munnys:
‘When I first started Kidrobot it was really hard to explain to people what I was doing. People would ask, ‘Are they art or are they toys?’ and I’d say, ‘Both, and selling them is part of the artwork too.’ – Kid Robot founder Paul Budnitz
“I see a huge parallel to the pipe art world in that statement; ‘Are they art or are they pipes?’ Making an art toy into a pipe adds another dimension to that question; ‘Are they art, are they toys, or are they pipes?’ If toys are already accepted as art will making them functional take away something? Will it make them not “Art” worthy? I think not. As an artist who makes pipes I walk the line legally, I risk my freedom in order to express myself. I choose to make pipes because pipes have long been sacred objects, objects that bring people together, objects that bring peace. And to ignore such a powerful object would just not be right.”
4 Responses to “Coyle – The Munny Project”
Fantastic art.
May one buy one of these pieces?
Yes surely, just contact your local smoke shop. If they support American Glass and know about their products they should be able to get ahold of one for you.
This is amazing work.
Would you be willing to do custom work?
I have a sketch for a and was directed by r/lampworks to you!
If you’d be interested in the work, please email me at tlima2009@yahoo.com
Shit I forgot to close my link. -_-