"Playthings" examines the elements of play that appear within art. Toys are the signifiers and embodiment of play, and their influence on us extends far beyond childhood. Toys offer/possess/release the magic of play. As with art, toys are the visual reproductions of reality as well as the manifestations of fantasy. They teach and reflect upon the reality of living through the trivialities of everyday and by the nonpresent wonders of the unreal.

Whether a miniature plastic vacuum cleaner or a glittering magic wand, objects-both toy and art-have the ability to fulfill the desire for innocent play, to provide a catalyst for fun.