Toats Orig member Jake Barber is a man of many talents; a videographer, an artist, and one of the masterminds behind the growing Toats Orig brand.  Known by many as MaltDisney, he will be debuting his artwork tonight at The Vault as a part of the Buffalo Infringement Festival.   Originally a two person show, Brooklyn based artist MC Deathbear unfortunately had to cancel.

MaltDisney was born from a night of Super Smash Bros and drinking forty ounces of malt liquor with friends.  His persona is definitive of the art he produces.  With the manipulation of our childhood Mickey Mouse memories, his work is a twisted innocence.  Incorporating themes of darkness, paganism, and sexual deviance, Maltdisney's work has the power to evoke those dark emotions that hide within us all.  It's hauntingly relatable.

“I’d rather be infamous than famous. I’d rather be both,” he told me during an interview two years ago.  By the looks of it, he's been making strides in the passing time.


The exhibition premieres tonight Friday, August 3, 2012
The Vault Arthouse (702 Main Street)
6 pm - 12 am

Donations are welcome but not mandatory.
Refreshments will be served.
Music provided by DJ Mario Bee

Check out the event page on Facebook.
@MALTDISNEY