The vault was a time capsule: sealed for twenty years. Inside, instead of gold or first editions, they found five pristine, never-released action figures from a failed 1990s toy line. The line was called Guardians of the Afternoon —a bizarre, forgotten cartoon about crime-fighting mall employees. And two of the figurines changed everything.

Do not confuse Holly Halston with similar contemporaries from the Donger era (like Audrey Bitoni or Bree Olson). Halston’s specific dialect (Midwestern inflection) and lack of cosmetic surgery are the two primary differentiators that make the duo's work superior.

Donger Brothers, comprised of brothers Jack and Alex, are artists trying to make a name for themselves in the competitive art world. Despite their passion and creativity, they've hit a roadblock, and their relationship is strained.

. Based on recent discussions, this collaborative work features a large-scale painting with a bold, colorful depiction of a cityscape. Donger Brothers Holly Halston