Joy Boy Overdose-1.jpg
Joy Boy Overdose-1.jpg

JOY BOY OVERDOSE

€350.00

OVERDOSE

EDITION

JOY BOY by NIGEL GOH
Overdose Edition
2024 · Handcrafted Art Toy
Edition of 1 · Certificate of authenticity included , Sticker Pack

CRAFTED

WITH CARE

Materials: Resin, acrylic paint, satin and gloss varnish
Dimensions: 28cm

The Exploration of Void series is an introspective look into the self and the feelings of emptiness that we sometimes feel inside. Through this series, we explore ways that the self finds meaning to sustain its journey through life.

Joy Boy signifies our endless pursuit for comfort through the material, as a means to fill the emptiness we feel deep within our hearts. We toil tirelessly to gain the power to purchase the objects of our desires, yet it is this very effort that adds a strain to the self.

The material acts as our source of motivation and fuel. Joy and warmth radiate from the core and spreads throughout Joy Boy, giving him the protection needed to fight the humdrum of life.

Yet all too soon, this energy is depleted.

Joy Boy must continue his quest to attain the next object of desire to keep the fire burning — or risk falling prey to the growing emptiness.

Red circular object with a lock icon in the center
Red close-up button with a power symbol.
A black lowercase letter 'd' on a transparent or dark background.

CHASE

GLOW

FADE

Joy Boy signifies our endless pursuit for comfort through the material a means to fill the emptiness we feel deep within our void.

A red circular security camera mounted on a wall.

The material acts as fuel. Joy and warmth radiate from the core, giving him the protection needed to fight the humdrum of life.

Red illuminated alarm or warning light icon with a dome shape.

Yet all too soon, this energy is depleted and Joy Boy must chase the next object of desire to keep the fire burning.

A black icon with a rounded top and bottom, resembling a stylized letter 'D' with a closed loop at the top.

Nigel Goh is a Singapore born multidisciplinary artist based in Helsinki and the co founder of Atom Toys. His work is guided by a single idea the void and the small joys that fill it.

Each character carries a symbolic void within its body, representing the emotional spaces that appear in everyday life. Inside that void sits a small joy, a gentle reminder to appreciate the small wins and quiet comforts we often overlook.

Nigel works across both digital and physical mediums to translate this concept into characters that feel personal and reflective. His approach is inspired by the quiet joy found in Finnish culture, where stillness, small moments, and subtle details hold meaning.

Through Atom Toys, he continues to develop a world that encourages people to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and fill their own voids with the small joys that make life feel lighter and more human.