{"product_id":"toxic-plush","title":"Toxic Plush","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaïté Côté\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eToxic Plush\u003c\/em\u003e, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medium\"\u003eOil on canvas\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dimensions\"\u003e73 x 62 inches\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dimensions\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eToxic Plush\u003c\/em\u003e, by Maïté Côté (2024) is an oil on canvas work that elevates a contemporary vision into a formal, collectible object. Measuring 73 × 62 inches, the painting reveals a restrained yet probing interplay of color, surface, and form, with brushwork that rewards close inspection. The composition carries a quiet tension and a disciplined handling of light and shadow, hallmarks of the artist’s precise approach. Executed with care and clarity, the piece invites prolonged engagement, offering both immediate visual impact and enduring interpretive value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eToxic Plush\u003c\/em\u003e reimagines the teddy bear as something both comforting and unsettling. Cloaked in pink reptilian skin, the familiar softness of childhood meets an unexpected sense of danger, reflecting how comfort can sometimes carry hidden toxicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate of authenticity included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Maïté Côté","offers":[{"title":"73 x 62 inches","offer_id":43792265019458,"sku":null,"price":28000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/8344\/0194\/files\/Maite-Cote-Toxic-Plush_b6dd4cf7-a41c-4593-a2a9-18ccfe60cede.png?v=1779936212","url":"https:\/\/www.vefagallery.com\/products\/toxic-plush","provider":"VEFA Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}