“Star Wars – Zen Yoda (Brilliant Gold)” by Chris Milnes
Today CNet alerts us to the existence of a new Etsy store, run by digital artist Chris Milnes, that sells “Zen” versions of iconic pop-culture characters — Batman, Yoda, Darth Vader, Chewbacca, Boba Fett, Groot, and so on — whose heads have been supplanted onto the body of Hotei, often referred to as the “laughing Buddha.” They’re all 3D printed, and so are a good deal more affordable than your usual pop objet d’art.
Note: Now you have a chance to own this meditating Yoda sculpture. There’s one up for sale in the Lion’s Roar Online Auction. Place a bid now, and support the work of the Lion’s Roar Foundation.
About his work, Milnes says it “consists of mashing up existing items to bring a new meaning. In the case of these statues I’m equating Buddhism to ‘The Force’ in ‘Star Wars’ lore.”
“Star Wars – Zen Chewbacca (Brilliant Gold)” by Chris Milnes
An array of Milnes’ other statues.
Check out all his statues and order one to delight your favorite Buddhist geek here, or place a bid on one in the Lion’s Roar Online Auction:
Mucky Chris: 3D-Printed Zen Yoda – BiddingForGood Fundraising Auction
The digital team at lionsroar.com loved these 3D-printed figures when they first set eyes on them. Created on a printer by Mucky Chris designer Chris Heines the Auction now has the pleasure of making this Zen Yoda available to the bidding public…
