This whimsical work is by Chilean-born Antonio Caballero, one of 250 emerging and established artists at The Artist Project, which opens in Toronto tomorrow. (Above: The Comfortable Life, wood, polymer clay, acrylic paint, 18″ x 14″)

Chickenpox, 2012, wood, acrylic paint, wax, 18″ x 17.5″

The Toronto-based artist grew up in rural Chile, where he made his own toys as child. As an adult, he channeled his creativity into miniature and life-size model making for TV and exhibitions; and interior renovations and carpentry.

The Artist Project, Feb 20-24, 2014 here.