Tada's Revolution : mischief in miniature

TADA's Revolution is a playful and
imaginative journey into the fantastical
miniature worlds of Los Angelesbased
artist, Susan Chi. Chronicling
the various adventures and stories of
toys and miniature animal characters,
the book is a wondrous showcase of
meticulously-crafted and detailed sets
and dioramas, using all miniature items
and furniture handmade by Chi or from
the artist's own collection of vintage
toys curated specially from auctions,
toy stores, and flea markets around the
world. Each of the photo stories gleefully
portrays the often absurd moments
and artificiality of human nature and
modern life, while relaying universal
themes as mischief, honesty, curiosity,
compassion, fear, and wonder. Laced
with a subtle dark humor yet exuding
an overall joyful and childlike spirit that
lives within us all, it is easy to see why
Chi's imagery has captivated the hearts
and imaginations of children and adults
alike, and has amassed an international
and loyal following on Flickr and social
media. TADA's Revolution: Mischief in
Miniature is the first printed anthology
of Susan Chi's work.