Living among the furry conifer giants in a little cabin on the outskirts of Portland, the husband and wife team APAK! (Ayumi and Aaron Piland) unite to bring you into their fantasies, as if going on magical journeys and returning with pictures of what transpires in their collective imagination. Their works transplant the bold colors and simplicity of Japanese pop into an expansive mini universe reminiscent of “Gnomes” books from the ’80s.
For APAK!’s Worlds of Wonder, the collaborative art duo is preparing 35 medium and small gouache paintings on wood and 6 mixed-media sculptures, as well as a special window installation. The show will depict tiny races of creatures living harmoniously with magical plants and friendly animals in rich, colorful lands. A reception for the artists will be held at Giant Robot, NY from 6:30 to 10:00 on Saturday, May 17th. The show runs through June 18th. APAK! is part of the Grass Hut family. To learn more about them, check out this great interview.
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