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Family Reunion: Spacecraft and Madbunny Art Fundraiser

Post by: Steph Nitsch

Coming home to Seattle is always like a big family reunion. And like all good family gatherings that join loved ones together for a night of merrymaking and tomfoolery, traditions are strictly upheld: old memories are shared in the company of fresh kin, new stories are created and passed down to the next generation and you discover some eerie truths that leave you scared to be alone in the company of a relative or two. Of course, when Spacecraft and Japan-based Madbunny brought their family and friends together for an art show and fundraiser over the weekend in Seattle, there was only one slight difference –- the notorious relative induced more pain than fear after one too many foot-to-crotch kickings.

Kinda Donnie Darko-esque. Non? Greg Miller photo

Welcome to Seattle, Madbunny. Greg Miller photo

The Bali School Fund was the basis for Spacecraft’s evening festivities. Artists from across North America submitted work to be auctioned off in support of kids’ education in Bali, where Spacecraft sets up camp for a few months each summer. One-of-a-kind art blocks were up for grabs, Stefan Hofmann’s signature Spacecraft bunny figurines were waiting to be picked up by new owners and Madbunny’s canvases were colourfully displayed throughout the show.

Art, for kids’ sake. Greg Miller photo

Bunnies were everywhere in sight throughout the evening. From mad bunnies imported from Japan to wooden voodoo bunnies watching your every move, the little critters were anxious to dominate the night and throw down some bunny magic. Even life-sized costumed rabbits came alive to prey on unsuspecting little kids while sipping on brown-bagged 40 oz-ers.

Magical bunnies. Greg Miller photo

Ryan “Uncle Ron” Miller taking over costume duty for the night and teaching kids valuable,
lifelong lessons: don’t talk to oversized rabbits with a nickname like Uncle Ron. Greg Miller photo

Pat Wright’s legendary photo booth proved, once again, that hazy memories from the night didn’t go unnoticed. Greg Miller photo

Spacecraft has long been a platform for artistic collaborations, creative endeavours and sticker warfare. Friday’s party debuted their annual Sticker Sheet project, which brings together a common theme on one page of portable and stickable art. This years’ sticker sheet features the artists who contributed their street work for the evening’s event and the good of the Bali School Fund.

And as the keg ran dry and the bunny costumes were cast aside to air dry, it was nothing but love for Spacecraft, Madbunny and all the artists and friends who helped send a few more kids to school in Bali.

Spacecraft sticker warfare. Greg Miller photo