Unveiling the Origin and Inspiration of Hirono Art Toy by LANG

Art Toy collectors may be familiar with the adorable and endearing character "Hirono," known for his grumpy and cute demeanor. Moreover, the past collections have many hidden stories. With Hirono's cuteness and interesting story, it has become one of the art toys that can be loved by international collectors. Today we will take you to get to know Hirono even more. Get ready to fall in love with Hirono!

Introducing LANG, the artist who created Hirono

Hirono's creator is LANG, a Chinese artist who has been fascinated with drawing since middle school. At that time, his dream was to be a painter and novelist. At university, he studied communication arts with the strong belief that being a writer might not be as lucrative as a designer.

Until 2017, Bubble Mart (Chinese toy industry) was very popular. LANG set up a booth to sell Yuki babies, which sold out completely. with this feedback, he decided to create more Yuki collections.

LANG perceives art as an expression of the creator's emotions. In 2021, he held a solo exhibition "If you don't come that morning, nothing can hurt you" which showcased Hirono in sculpture and animation. Later, he released and displayed Hirono as an art toy which received an overwhelming response.

Hirono - Sad Character with a Hidden Meaning

Did you know that “Hirono” was inspired by Mr. LANG himself? In the past, Mr. LANG was born in Henan and moved to Beijing with his family in pursuit of a better quality of life amidst financial struggles. However, it was filled with many hardships and sorrows during his adulthood.

Because of this, the story of that time is always told through Hirono or the sad boy. Mr. LANG also thinks that bright people always get attention. Thus, Hirono symbolizes sadness because no matter how you feel, personal growth continues even if no one pays attention at all.

In addition to Hirono being inspired by Mr. LANG himself, it is also inspired by his son. In the past, he couldn't do many things he wanted. Now, he hopes his son can grow up freely, being himself and doing what he wants as much as possible.

Hidden stories in the Hirono collection

Hirono's collections are mostly based on the concept of finding an individual identity or exploring different feelings of people. Sometimes, we may want to go back to being a child again. Sometimes, we may want to forget some feelings in the past. Whether you're feeling sad, upset, scared, or happy right now, you can find yourself in Hirono.

Wondering why some Hirono collection has a cardboard box on its head? Of course, it also comes from Mr. LANG's story. As a child, he often wore a cardboard box, which became one of the origins of the character Hirono, who wore a cardboard box. Ever wondered why some Hirono collections feature a cardboard box on its head? It all stems from Mr. LANG's childhood experience. As a child, Mr. LANG frequently wore a cardboard box on his head, which inspired the character Hirono's signature look.

This is all about Hirono's history and why he is a sad boy. We believe that getting to know Hirono and interpreting each collection will deepen your affection for him. As you interpret from your own perspective, it may somehow come from your experiences and emotions at the time.