About

Candie Bolton at DCON 2022

Candie Bolton

キャンディ・ボルトン — Artist & Toy Designer

Candie Bolton, a self-taught American artist, merges her love for Japanese folklore, graphic novels, and anime into her work. Her distinctive style combines elegance with an eerie ambiance, transforming familiar creatures into mythical beings.

Originally based in Northern California, her artistic journey began in the graphic design and underground lowbrow scene. She worked as an in-house graphic designer at a Hot Rod shop before transitioning into a full-time independent artist. Today, her diverse portfolio encompasses sofubi sculpture, vinyl production, illustration, and gallery-driven fine art.

Recognition

Best Sofubi Award
Bake-Kujira — Designer Toy Awards
Best Licensed Figure Award
Kidrobot × Sanrio (Hello Kitty, 2020)
International gallery exhibitions
Japan, Hong Kong, US & Europe
Collaborations with studios & brands
Kidrobot, Sanrio, Max Toy, Medicom

Art & Myth

Candie’s creations emerge from folkloric research and personal interpretation. Her characters, from celestial fox spirits to cursed whales, invite viewers to step into a world where beauty masks supernatural power.

She continues to expand this universe through global events, large-scale gallery works, and limited-edition vinyl figures that travel into the hands of collectors around the world.

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