Three children sitting on porch steps, with a gift bag and a book.
A shirtless young man with dark hair wearing a backwards cap is sitting on a surface, looking over his shoulder at the camera. He is in a room with a wall decorated with drawings and posters, and there is a power outlet and a cup on the surface next to him.

”Jason Freeny has been one of the most influential artists of the 21st century.” Lifestyle Asia

Jason is an Internationally award-winning artist celebrated for captivating audiences worldwide with his craft and thought-provoking works. With a unique blend of sculpture and illustration, Freeny’s artistry revolves around object irony as well as dissecting and revealing the workings of pop culture characters and iconography, offering a whimsical and insightful perspective.

Jason was born in 1970, on the border of Washington DC in Silver Spring, Maryland, and grew up with two older sisters. His parents, both creatives and hippies, divorced when he was 2 years old. A tragic incident involving his mother being severely burned in a fire when he was 6, had a traumatic impact and affected much of Jason’s adolescent years.

After his father, who was a sculptor, painter, and fine art professor at the University of Maryland, passed away in 1984, Jason, his sisters, and mother moved to the Middletown Valley in northwest Maryland, where he attended high school. Jason was accepted to Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, where he excelled in prototyping and model building while studying Industrial Design.

After leaving college in the early 90’s, he began working in lower Manhattan at a Tribeca based mural and design studio before finding his artistic footing while working with MTVNetworks, designing props, stage sets and special event spaces for MTV and Viacom’s family of cable channels.

During this time, Freeny's artistic talents also extended to editorial illustration, with his work featured in several publications, including a recurring editorial gig with Penthouse magazine and the cover of Time Out New York.

In 2002, Jason got his first taste of toys as an art form working at a NJ-based toy design studio in a yearlong stint as a 'toy inventor' that ultimately did not yield the expected results.

Jason went full time as an artist in 2006, and gained significant attention in 2007 after creating the illustration "Pneumatic Anatomica," depicting the inner anatomical workings of a balloon dog. Jason followed this with a series of similar illustrations exposing the anatomy of items such as a Rubber Duck, Gingerbread Man, and several well-known toy characters. Subsequently, Jason returned to his roots and began creating character dissection sculptures using his industrial design prototyping techniques. Jason’s early illustrations and his first produced toy, a clear plastic anatomical Gummi Bear, inspired by medical models, set a tone in the designer toy genre that continues to be mimicked by artists and designers today.

In 2013, he teamed up with Singapore-based Mightyjaxx to produce their first collaboration "Skull Bomb" and has since produced over 400 designer toys. His art has gained recognition and has been featured in galleries, museums, and exhibitions on an international level. Jason's unique talent and innovative approach have garnered attention from art enthusiasts, pop culture aficionados, and toy collectors worldwide. He continues to push boundaries, influence designers, and challenge perceptions through his art, leaving a lasting impact on the art world and popular culture as a whole.

Jason teaches Toy Production at the School Of Visual Arts in New York City and continues to create new designs and toys in his Long Island, NY home.

A young child sitting on the floor with a woman holding a wooden toy or object, with the child's mouth on it. In the background, there's a stack of books, a chair, and some bags or belongings in a cluttered room.
Statues of characters from SpongeBob SquarePants and One Piece displayed in a line inside a room with dark walls and a window.
A collection of event badges and lanyards spread out on a textured gray surface, including festival passes, guest and finalist badges, and various colorful lanyards with event logos.
A man wearing glasses in the foreground with a magnifying visor on his head, in a room with storage boxes and artwork on the wall.

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Three people at a convention or trade show table examining toys and taking notes, with booths and banners in the background.
Two men smiling for a selfie at a convention, wearing badges and lanyards, with a crowd and exhibition booth in the background.
Group of diverse friends enjoying dinner and drinks at a Japanese restaurant, surrounded by Japanese posters and menu signs on the walls.
Four people wearing motorcycle helmets making peace signs and posing for a photo inside a helmet store.
Three people smiling at Comic-Con event, with badges around their necks, one holding a coffee cup, in an indoor convention center setting.
A man with glasses taking a selfie with a woman waving and smiling in a room with brick walls and sports banners.
Group of six people talking near a large skeleton art installation with a blue backdrop.
A man holding a white plate with a dumpling in front of his face, in a restaurant setting.
A man in a white shirt sitting in a black chair on a set with professional lighting and camera equipment, appearing to be filming or recording.
Four people standing together in a toy store aisle, smiling at the camera. The group includes two women and two men, with shelves full of toys and games in the background.
A man wearing a black t-shirt, camouflage shorts, and flip-flops sitting next to a large skeleton figure with a skull face, big eyes, black hair, and a headband, both seated against a black wall with artwork above them.
Three men standing together at a convention, smiling at the camera.
A man sitting in a car holding an In-N-Out burger bag with the text 'Quality You Can Taste Since 1948' on it.
Two men smiling, one wearing a black cap with 'PHARRELL' written on it and a black T-shirt featuring a cheerful daisy graphic, the other wearing a dark shirt, in a dimly-lit setting with lanterns or decorative lights in the background.
A man holding two golden trophies with a black base, smiling at an award ceremony event with people in the background and red and black decor.
A man sitting at a table at a convention, with a person dressed as Rick from Rick and Morty standing behind him. The person behind is holding a raised arm with a plastic weapon, and they are making an exaggerated expression. The background shows boot
Two men taking a selfie outdoors in front of a modern glass building, one making a peace sign, both smiling.
A man sleeping in a recliner chair with an eye mask, holding a dog on his lap in a dimly lit room.
Two men taking a selfie in front of a colorful background that includes a large skull figure with a blue eye and a sign with Japanese writing. One man has light skin and brown hair, the other has Asian features with short black hair.
Pink claw machine arcade with a woman inside using her phone, decorated with cartoon reindeer and polka dots, with a checkered floor and welcome mats at the entrance.
Two smiling men taking a selfie at an indoor event or conference with people in the background.
Three young men standing with their arms around each other in front of a White Castle restaurant, with a gray sky overhead and cars on the street.
Two men standing on a sidewalk at night, smiling. The man on the right holds a golden trophy with antlers.
Group of people sitting around a table in a room filled with collectible toys, art, and decorations, all raising glasses of beer for a toast.
A man taking a selfie with a large, cartoonish, smiling mascot dressed as a chef or chef's assistant. The mascot has a red hat, red outfit, bow tie, and big expressive eyes.
Group of five people sitting at a green outdoor table with drinks and food on a sunny day in a city park.
Two men taking a selfie in front of a colorful background with cartoon graphics and text.
Three men standing together on a wooden deck outdoors at night. The man on the left is Asian, wearing a black T-shirt, black shorts, and white shoes, making a peace sign. The man in the middle has light skin, dark hair, wearing a navy shirt and khaki
A group of five smiling and playful young adults posing for a selfie outdoors in an urban setting, with brick buildings and other people in the background.
A man wearing a black cap with a skull logo and a black t-shirt, and a woman with blonde hair and tattoos on her arm, sitting at a restaurant table with various dishes and drinks, engaged in conversation.
A person in a costume with a skull face and pink spikes signs an autograph at a convention. Next to them, a man, Jason Freeny, with glasses and crossed arms poses in front of a bright yellow wall with the New York Comic Con logo.
Two men in a restaurant, smiling and making peace signs. One man in the foreground, Jason Freeny, wearing a red shirt, is taking a selfie. The other man in the background, with dark hair, is seated at the table.
Four young men standing on a stage with colorful lighting, smiling for the photo, wearing casual t-shirts and shorts or jeans. Jason Freeny, Quiccs, Simone Legno.
A man, Jason Freeny, and woman, Tara Strong, taking a selfie at an event. The woman is holding a colorful box featuring a cartoon bear, and they are smiling.
Three people standing indoors with one holding a cat, smiling for the camera.
Two men standing close together, both smiling at the camera. The man on the left has curly hair, is wearing a black t-shirt, and has his arm around the other man's shoulder. The man on the right has gray hair, is wearing glasses, a black shirt, and a
Three men standing together, with the man on the right pointing towards the middle man, in a black-and-white photo inside a room with wooden walls.
Two men smiling and holding multiple golden trophies shaped like reindeer with crowns at an awards event stage.
Two men sitting at a restaurant table, each holding a smartphone displaying the same social media page, with a waitress serving in the background.
Two men standing together, smiling, with one man having his arm around the other, in front of a yellow backdrop with the words 'High Times' repeated.
Three people taking a selfie in a lively bar or restaurant, with a man wearing a New York Yankees cap and black t-shirt, a woman with long blonde hair and a grey top, and another man with a cap and black t-shirt sitting in the background.
Two people posing in front of a yellow background with a 'Mighty Jaxx' logo. The person on the left is wearing a shark hat and making a humorous face. The person on the right is wearing a black and gold military-style cap and is striking a confident
Two men standing in front of a yellow background, one wearing a black shirt with a cartoon hand pointing, and the other wearing a pink curly wig and holding plush octopus and chicken toys, smiling and posing playfully.
A group of six diverse people posing together against a yellow backdrop, making playful facial expressions and gestures, including sticking out tongues, a peace sign, and holding costumes or props.
Two men wearing glasses taking a selfie at night outside a building with a sign. One man has a beard and wears a plaid shirt, the other is clean-shaven and wears a black jacket.
A smiling man and woman taking a selfie together indoors against a plain white wall.
Two men are at a booth with toys and boxed items at a busy convention or trade show. One man is standing, holding a toy, while the other is seated behind the table, smiling. The background has shelves of toys and merchandise, with other attendees bro
Line of people waiting outside Webster Hall in New York City, with a marquee sign advertising the Designer Toy Awards hosted by Morgan Spurlock, and a red brick building in the background.
A boy with glasses and brown hair smiling while holding a brochure, standing in front of a booth at a convention or expo.
Three people at a convention, smiling and posing for the photo, with a woman on the left wearing a white top and black skirt, a man in the middle wearing a Thor cap and black T-shirt, and a man on the right with a striped beanie holding rolled-up pos
Three people standing inside a cafe or restaurant near large glass windows. One person, with glasses and a camera, is talking to two others, one with a camera and the other with glasses. The person with glasses is touching their nose and the person w
A man in a black leather jacket and jeans standing next to a person dressed as SpongeBob SquarePants, both holding drinks and posing for a photo outside a building during evening.
Two men taking a selfie at an indoor event or convention, with booths and display panels visible in the background.
A man and woman hugging each other at an event or convention. The man has dark, tousled hair and is wearing a black T-shirt, and the woman is wearing a tan beanie and a white long-sleeve top. There are boxes and merchandise in the background.
Three people posing at a convention, two men and a woman, with stacks of boxes and booths in the background. The man on the left is bald, wearing a black t-shirt and black pants, making a rock and roll hand gesture. The woman in the center has red ha
Two people posing enthusiastically in front of stacked boxes at an event, making hand gestures. The person on the left is wearing sunglasses, a leather vest, and jewelry, while the person on the right has a beanie, long hair, a white top, and ripped
Two smiling people standing in front of a white wall with a shelf holding four toys, one resembling a dog and another a cartoon character with a Kinder toy logo.
A young woman with pink hair and a man with glasses and a gray beard standing at a convention. The young woman is smiling and making a middle finger gesture, while the man is standing with his arm around her. They are in front of a red display with t
A young man with short black hair smiling, wearing a white T-shirt with a modified Mona Lisa painting, and a yellow conference lanyard around his neck. He is holding a colorful badge or pass in his right hand. The background is an indoor public space
Two smiling men holding small packaged toys, one of whom has dark-framed glasses and blonde hair with green tips, while the other has light brown hair. They are at a toy show or event, wearing red lanyards.
Group of people gathered around a round dining table with food at a restaurant.
Two men standing behind a table, with a colorful Halloween-themed sign in the background. The man on the left has long dark hair, wearing a blue jacket over a graphic T-shirt, and holding a small ghost figurine. The man on the right has short brown h
Two men smiling and posing together at a social event, one holding a glass of red wine.
A man, a young boy, and a woman on an airplane. The man is making a funny face, the young boy is smiling, and the woman is laughing and pointing at the boy.
Two people are posing together at an indoor art gallery or exhibit. The taller man has a beard, mustache, and short dark hair, and is wearing a patterned black and white short-sleeved button-up shirt. The shorter woman has long blonde hair, and is we
Inside an airplane cabin, a group of young adults and older passengers are sitting in their seats, some are chatting, and one person is reading a book. The image captures a casual and friendly atmosphere.
Two men smiling and holding white skull-shaped sculptures at a convention or expo.
A man wearing glasses and a red beanie sits at a cluttered desk, looking at his phone. A brown cat lies on the desk nearby. The desk has various items including a Mario toy, cleaning spray, remote controls, a mug, a pack of diet Dr. Pepper, and sever
A group of five friends sitting at a table in a restaurant or bar, with food and drinks on the table, inside a lively dining area with many other diners, and a closed neon sign in the background.
Four men standing together indoors, some holding beverages, with tags @AMERICAN_GROSS, @KYLEKIRWAN, @GUMMIETUS, and @KLAV9 displayed over them.
Two men standing close together in front of a colorful, chalkboard-style mural. The man on the left is wearing a white T-shirt with a cartoon bomb character on it, and the man on the right is dressed in a plaid shirt over a green T-shirt, holding a r
Two men wearing beanies sitting next to each other, one with glasses making a hand gesture, both looking at the camera.
Two men taking a selfie together at an indoor event. One man is wearing a red beanie and a black jacket, and the other man has glasses, a gray beard, and is wearing a red and green striped sweater with a lanyard.
Two smiling young adults, a woman and a man, sitting at a green outdoor table at a casual eatery, with a street food stall in the background and string lights overhead, celebrating at an outdoor gathering.
A crowded convention or expo with many people gathered around a booth displaying various collectible toys and items. There is a glass display case with toys inside, and a person seated at a table signing or selling items. Attendees are browsing and e
A man signing autographs at a convention table, inflating a purple balloon dog sculpture, with toys and collectibles displayed on shelves behind him.
A group of seven men standing together indoors, smiling and making gestures, in front of a colorful anime-style mural featuring various characters and objects.
A man with glasses and a beard holding a boxed toy while making a rock hand gesture, standing in front of a display with merchandise including T-shirts and masks.
Two men having a conversation at a restaurant table with pizza, drinks, and condiments. One man is wearing a beanie, glasses, a black hoodie, and light pants, sitting with his leg up on a chair. The other man is wearing a brown jacket, dark pants, an
A woman holding a large lobster and a smaller lobster, both banded, in an industrial setting.
Two men taking a selfie at a convention, with display booths and signs visible behind them. Jason Freeny, Benny Kline.
Two smiling men taking a selfie outdoors in an urban area with buildings and parked cars in the background. Jason Freeny, Tommy Kane.
Group of four smiling people sitting together at an indoor event with low lighting. Jason Freeny, Kendra Freeny.
Man holding several gold trophies shaped like mythical creatures at an indoor event. Jason Freeny, Designer Toy Awards.
Three people wearing masks in a park, holding dogs, with a background of colorful flowers and other park visitors. Yuko Shimizu, Jason Freeny, Kendra Freeny.
A man and a young girl sit at a table inside a fast-food restaurant, eating French fries and chicken nuggets. The man is about to bite into his chicken nugget, and the girl has a French fry hanging from her mouth. In front of them are trays of French
Four friends at a nightclub or party, smiling and enjoying themselves, with dim lighting and a blue-lit background.
Three people sitting on a park bench at an amusement park. A young girl in a blue dress with Stitch ears hat, holding a plush penguin. A woman in a floral cardigan and khaki cap, with a coffee cup and phone. A man in a sleeveless red shirt and shorts
Four people sitting at a red table in a casual restaurant, eating food and drinking beverages, with a sign that says 'PAY HERE' in the background.
A young boy with messy hair and a surprised expression taking a selfie in a car, along with an older man wearing sunglasses, a bucket hat with a Maryland flag pattern, and making a shaka sign with his hand, driving on a bright, green landscape.
Two men at a convention holding a book titled 'The Outside' by Greg Graola Simkins, with one pointing at the book and the other smiling, surrounded by merchandise and hanging shirts in the background.
Two men making a funny face. One man is whispering to the other while holding his hand up to his mouth, and both are looking at the camera. The man in front has wide eyes and puckered lips, and the man behind has a more surprised expression.
A group of four people, two men and a woman with a child, smiling and posing in an indoor setting. The child is dressed as Batman and holding a yellow ball. One man has a beard and is wearing a gray hat, the woman has pinkish hair and is wearing a bl
Two men smiling at the camera in an indoor setting, one with dark, wavy hair and a beard, wearing a denim shirt, and the other with short brown hair, wearing a plaid shirt over a black T-shirt.
A woman with blonde hair wearing a red knit hat, and a man with dark hair and a beard, smiling in a car with light-colored interior.
Two people on stage at the Designer Toy Awards, one holding a trophy, the other speaking at a podium with a cartoon character mascot.
A man taking a selfie with a woman at a convention or event. The woman is wearing a dinosaur hat and a green and yellow shirt, and is making a peace sign. There is a colorful banner in the background with cartoon characters and the word 'Super' visib
Two men smiling for a selfie in a well-lit indoor space with two other people in the background, one with blonde hair and the other with gray hair, dressed casually.
Four people posing in front of a stage with a large sign that reads "The 4th Annual Designer Toy Awards" and a logo on the right side of the stage that says "NYC Presenters Super Week." The stage is decorated with purple and pink lighting and banners
Group of four friends taking a selfie at an indoor event, smiling and making funny faces.
Three people at a signing event, with Jason Freeny, holding a small Elmo figurine, taking a photo with a man. They are at a table with a sign, hand sanitizer, and water bottles.
A man exhibiting at an art booth with colorful, stylized illustrations and prints of women with various hair and makeup styles on the wall behind him. A young child sitting under the table, smiling and holding a tablet.
Three women posing playfully at a Comic-Con event, with one woman making a duck face and the other two smiling and making peace signs.
A topless woman standing on a city sidewalk with her hands on her hips, while a woman behind her jumps with an animated expression. The background shows a busy street with people walking, cars, and various storefronts.
Four people sitting at a table with various dishes and drinks in a restaurant. Two women and one man are visible in the foreground, with two additional women in the background. All are casually dressed, and some are wearing face masks. Food includes
A man standing next to a colorful sculpture of SpongeBob SquarePants, which is a stylized combination of SpongeBob's face and body with exaggerated features, on an outdoor balcony with parked cars and modern buildings in the background.
Two men posing together at a convention, surrounded by artwork, merchandise, and displays.
Two men smiling taking a selfie at a convention or expo, with colorful booths and people in the background.
Two men taking a selfie at a convention. One man has long hair and a beard, holding a cartoon card of a cute smiling watermelon. The other man has short hair, wearing a lanyard with event badges. Behind them is a blue backdrop with white game-themed
Two men taking a selfie at a convention or trade show, with a colorful background featuring a cartoon character and other attendees in the background.
Two men posing at a convention with excited expressions, wearing lanyards and badges, with a crowd and colorful displays in the background.
Two men engaged in conversation at a table in a restaurant. The man on the left is bald with a short beard, wearing a plaid shirt, and pointing at the man on the right. The man on the right is wearing glasses, a black hat, and a black shirt, with a h
A man with short, tousled brown hair and light skin is covering half of his face with his hand, showing a blush on his cheek, in an indoor setting with brick walls and other people in the background.
Two men are posing for a photo together. One is giving a thumbs-up, and the other is pointing at him. They are indoors, in front of a booth or stall, with one man holding a smartphone, and there are other people in the background.
A man and a woman at an awards event, each holding a trophy resembling a friendly, cartoonish deer with antlers, crown, and waving hand. The background has logos and text for the Designer Toy Awards and Five Points Festival.
Three people smiling and posing together in a casual indoor setting, with one person wearing a beanie, another making a playful face with tongue out, and the third person with bright orange hair and glasses.
Two men sitting in an indoor space with large windows, one older man with glasses and a beard, the other younger man with dark hair, both smiling at the camera.
Man standing in front of colorful advertising posters featuring stylized characters from pop culture, including a black metallic skull figure, SpongeBob SquarePants, and a yellow dinosaur with mechanical parts.
Close-up of a man and woman taking a selfie at a convention, wearing event lanyards, with other attendees in the background.
A man with a beard and beanie, excitedly looking at his phone in a restaurant, sitting next to a woman with long dark hair smiling. The table has Asian dishes, rice, and a glass of water, with a brick wall and other diners in the background.
Two men standing close together in a crowded indoor event, with colorful cartoon artwork in the background labeled 'TOKIDOKI'.
Two men smiling for a selfie at an indoor event with people in the background. One is wearing a gray t-shirt, and the other is wearing glasses and a black t-shirt with a white design.
Three men posing and smiling next to a white Suzuki mini van in an underground parking garage.
Group of seven people sitting around a restaurant table filled with dishes and drinks, smiling at the camera.
A person with a green beanie drinking coffee through a striped cup while standing behind a colorful unicorn-themed cutout with a rainbow mane and horn. The cutout has a speech bubble at the top with the text '#DreamBigWithClaires' and a slogan at the
Three people taking a selfie in an indoor setting. Two men in the foreground smiling at the camera, one with gray hair and the other with a beard, glasses, and a black hat. A woman in the background making a silly face with her tongue out, partially
Three people at a social gathering, smiling and holding cups, with two men and a woman in the foreground and more people in the background.
Two men taking a selfie together, one wearing a white chef coat with a black badge, and the other in a yellow jacket, standing in front of a black background with pink chalk-like illustrations of a cake, crown, and decorative swirls.
Three people sharing and enjoying large pieces of fried chicken on a busy street at night.
Group of four people standing together against a brick wall, smiling and posing for a photo indoors.
Group of four people standing together at night on a street, holding drinks and food, with a man in front making a hand gesture, and two women in the back with one holding a large bag of fries.
Three people taking a selfie at an art gallery, with colorful paintings on the wall behind them.
Three people walking down a narrow alleyway with plants along the sides, trees overhead, and buildings with wires and air conditioning units on either side.
Three people posing for a photo at an event. The man on the left has a beard, is smiling, and is wearing a black hat and a black t-shirt with green graphics. The woman in the middle has blonde hair, a skeptical expression, and is wearing a camouflage
Two men smiling for a selfie in a restaurant or café, with a large window and some tableware in the background.
Two men smiling for a selfie in an art gallery or museum, with sculptures and artwork displayed on shelves behind them.
A restaurant or bar area with two women standing outside. One woman is looking at her phone, and the other is facing a professional event sign for Jason Freeny's meet and greet. There are decorations including a large character figure with a skeleton
Two men taking a selfie in an office or studio with photos, sketches, and posters on the wall behind them.
Golden award trophy with a cartoonish creature wearing a crown and holding a cup, with a fortune cookie, on a black base labeled 'Artist of the Year Fan Choice Jason Freeny' and the Clutter logo.