August 26, 2006 JON BEINART: TODDLERPEDE by Aristotle Jon Beinart is a neo-surrealist Melbourne based artist whose work includes obsessive compulsive drawings and unique surreal doll sculptures. Creating art for Jon Beinart gives him insight into his subconscious which he finds important for self-discovery and emotional development. An integral part of Jon's art is the nightmarishly lovable Toddlerpede Dolly. The first Toddlerpede Doll sculpture was born in 2001. Since then they have evolved into varied insect like forms, looking at the Toddlerpede Dolly with its reptilian movements and mutated cute looks makes you wonder if its after a hug or....? http://jonbeinart.com