It's pretty cool to have created a piece that hits so many people. From art forums, to corvette forums, to retro video game forums, people all over are discussing Genpets. Even if it's small scale, that tells me that I must be doing something right. Especially comments like:

"Wow.... what an absolutely shocking artistic piece. I'm really impressed with this."
or
"I realized after I googled it last night that it was indeed an art piece and it's creepyness went away and was replaced by a "holy shit this is cool" I think this piece is phenomenal"

Though it's annoying to see someone attempt to discuss the issues it raises and then see someone that's like, “man, it's probably just those assholes at PETA trying to make us think. This is lame, and so are all of you for falling for it. It's so obviously fake", that's part of making art public. some poeple will like it, some people won't. My only saving grace is that most of the poeple that insult me for having too much time on my hands have a post count of like 3,400+ next to their name, which speaks for itself. There's always going to be someone there to basically tell me I shouldn't have an opinion, I have too much time on my hands, and infact,.. I should watch more TV and play more xbox and buy more from the mall. I'm used to it.

There is a lot of question though as to where I get the time to do all this. For anyone wondering, I work 41hours a week + 8hours total in travel, so I dunno. I don't watch TV? Making things makes me happy man, back off. Get yer own sandwich.

As far as how the non-virtual Genepts is going, the far more important and scary one (the actual set of 19 sculptures) the feedback from having it in a queen street store window (Toronto) has been amazing. Everyday Crystal comes home with stories to tell me about all the people that had been mesmerized.

Apparently it's close to non-stop traffic. People just stopping in the street. Some come in to discuss, some don't. Many that do come in to the store, end up talking for up to 30 minutes about all the issues it raises for them. Issues they'd thought about, but now want to talk about even more. Or they just sit down, and stare at the other 10 Genpets in the store.

I'm glad I created something that affects all age groups and so many backgrounds. That was my goal. To make art, but again, art my way. Not the traditional way.

Traditions be damned, art got boring.

Art is about making things, about leading, about creativity. Not about sipping champagne and trying to act like you're above others*.

That's not the art I want to be involved in.

*I know I'm not the only one that thinks this way, but sometimes it sure feels that way.

Bio-Genica is pleased to announce an official demo launch for the Genpets Series 01 pet line!

Iodine & Arsenic (867 Queen street West, Toronto) will be the first of what we hope to be many retail stores to carry the Genpets.

The fun begins on September 11th when Genpets goes up into Iodine’s store window facing out onto Queen street as well as in store. The Genpets will be placed in a newly designed display unit to showcase them to the public and will be up and running in the store until September 29th.

When asked for a comment Bio-Genica CEO Adam Brandejs had this to say; "Obviously we are very pleased here at Bio-Genica. This will be a strong launch for the Genpets as they will be placed in a high traffic commercial shopping area. To place fully bioengineered animals on public display and sale in such a heavy traffic area is a bold move sure to turn heads. We're very excited to broaden our market and strengthen our position as leaders in this industry".

Of course none of this would have been possible without the hard work of our marketing chief and executive Crystal Pallister. When asked for comment she had this to add; " I fully believe the people of Toronto are going to love what we at Bio-Genica have to offer. It's been a hit with the kids, especially teens. What better way to show them how to care for life and have responsibility than to give them a pet, a friend, who bonds to them immediately and loves them unconditionally. We are pleased to be able to launch Genpets in a store such as Iodine and as the official correspondent, I am very excited to see everyone's reactions and I hope they will love the Genpets as much as we do".