Antwan Horfee has been collecting art and cultural ethnographies for 15 years, driven by a newfound sense of purpose in creating art. His collections began during visits to friends in Japan, where he gathered items reflective of his childhood interests. His passion culminated in publishing projects like Menko Toys, showcasing Japanese playing cards. Antwan expresses a longing to realize more ideas within limited time and appreciates the life traces left on objects. His methods emphasize the aesthetics of shape, color, and texture, prioritizing affection over market value.
"When I started to be interested in creating art, that gave me a sense of purpose."
"I started to collect them here and there on my visits, especially the ones that had pictures of the 80s and animations or comic heroes that I could recognise from my own childhood."
"I love to see traces of life that show people actually held the cards in their hands."
"I collect most of the things I like the shape of. Then comes the colour, the texture, etc."
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