Introducing Ahno—a limited-edition design sculpture that transcends the boundaries of collectible art. Merging illustration, design, and the essence of collaboration, Ahno is crafted as a minimalist canvas for imagination. Inspired by the quiet luxury of daydreaming, this design sculpture embodies self-discovery as the purest form of success—an objet d’art for the discerning dreamer.
HELLO I AM AM AHNO + WELCOME TO MY DAYDREAM +
HELLO I AM AM AHNO + WELCOME TO MY DAYDREAM +
7am Paris for coffee, 11:30 am gallery visit in Stockholm , 1pm Buy a book in london 4pm Antwerp with the crew. should we gets plants now? Can we hike in the morning ?
this is how i have travelled through my illustrations. This imagined character Ahno, navigates imagined dreamscapes built from third party images with no restrictions. At its core, this process isn’t just about creating for myself. It’s about inviting others into that same experience.
In the same manner the idea is to transport the audience into spaces —to spark a connection and encourage reflection through the lens of a character who keeps moving, quietly observing the world.
THE ACT OF IMAGINING IS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL THING, AS REAL AS THE WORLD IS WE SINCERLEY DOUBT IT GIVES ANYONE THE RIGHT TO OUTGROW THE ABILITY TO MENTALLY CREATE YOUR WORLD. AHNO, IS A DREAM CAPSULE, THIS CHARACTER’S SOLE PURPOSE IS GUIDE THE DREAMER BACK TO THE HABIT OF SHAPING A WORLD TO ITS OWN TUNE.IF FOR A FEW SECONDS YOU ARE IMAGINING A BLUE SKINNED, ORANGE HAIRED CHARACTER TAKING A SIP OF COFFEE OUTSIDE A CORNER STORE, YOU HAVE ARIIVED.
‘‘WE HAVE CREATED SOMETHING SIMPLY OUT OF OUR IMAGINATION, THE HOPE IS WHEN PEOPLE IDENTIFY WITH THIS DESIGN TOY THEY GIVE THEMSELVES THE LICENCE TO DAYDREAM A LITTLE BIT MORE THAN HAS BEEN PRESCRIBED.
Now, Ahno moves beyond the digital realm into physical form, evolving into a tangible design toy that brings this ever-unfolding narrative to life. A fusion of art, storytelling, and lived experiences. Ahno is an open invitation to see the world through the eyes of his IMAGINATION.
‘‘ARE YOU CRAZY? THAT IS THE REACTION WE GET THE MOST.I THINK AS AN AFRICAN BASED STUDIO MAKING DESIGN TOYS, IT DISTORTS THE TRADITIONAL PERSPECTIVE OF THE CONTINENT. IF WE CANNOT STEP INTO OUR DREAMS WHY ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO?
ahno
(AH.KNOW) NOUN n.
As the central figure in the studio’s universe, Ahno serves as a proxy for the dreamer, seamlessly immersing himself in third-party images to capture the essence of everyday moments. He represents the ambitions, experiences, and aspirations of those navigating the world—blurring the line between reality and imagination.
The first edition, BEDECKED IN hiking GEAR, A NOD TO the spirit of exploration. This theme reflects the creator’s gentle push to embrace the unknown, encouraging us to take each step at our own pace.
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Evolve + adapt + explore
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