Hold on to your throwing stars! On Saturday, May 30th, 2009, to celebrate the introduction of his first production vinyl figure- Ninja Spiki, designer toy artist, Nakanari, has planned a ninjariffic art show. It’s all taking place at Urban Outfitters at the Mall at Millennia in Orlando, Florida (4200 Conroy Rd., #250, Orlando, FL 32839-2406; (407) 363-0050) from 2-6 PM. Nakanari along with fellow Mai-Hiro artist, Soujohn and long-time artist friend, Dave "Outtamymind" Quiles of Outta My Mind Creations, are going to unveil some amazing art and products in celebration of this event. They're pulling out all the stops and will have custom figures, paintings, prints, acrylic creations, figures, t-shirts, jewelry and more available for viewing and purchase. Also, they will premiere two upcoming collabration projects with limited exclusive T-shirts with skullove and Raw Riddim Records. You can also see some collaborative works from some of your favorite artists including Van Beater (U.S.), Tobyhk (Hong Kong), Mr. Kone (Mexico), Banana Virus (Taiwan), Shon (Taiwan), BUNKA (France), Keith Poon (U.S.), KaNo (U.S), Paul Shih (Taiwan), Toiboy (U.S.), Fury Animals (Hong Kong) and more as they express their own vision of Spiki in their art. Each designer that had been asked to participate is respected and established with their own vinyl toys, plush and hand-cast toys. Also, Nakanari, Soujohn, and Dave will be on hand to hang out and enjoy the jams being dropped by RockSteadySoundSystem: DJ Kittybat & Diddles. Last but not least, there will be snacks!!! It’s going to be a wonderful time, so whoever is in striking distance of the show should make their way there!
Special thanks go out to the show sponsors, Vinyl Pulse (http://www.vinylpulse.com), Wizard Sleeve Toys (http://www.wizardsleevetoys.com), Kuso Designer Toys LLC (http://www.kusovinyl.com), Adon (http://www.shopadornonline.com/).
Urban Outfitters
4200 Conroy RD. #250
Orlando, FL 32839-2406
Tony Shiau Nakanari was born 1979 in South Taiwan and is a self-taught artist and designer. He serves as project director with brand collaboration in toy design. In 2004, he worked with B.B.birdy, premier toy designer to be the first to launch Taiwanese designer toys. He also is the creator of the Funny Club Show tour and Cross-over Show, and co-created Project Vinyl. In 2009, Nakanari created a new brand called
Mai-Hiro with co-founder, a talented local artist named soujohn.
Nakanari’s work has been exhibited and collected around the world.
Press of Nakanari work:
Wired Janurary 2005
Lee's Toy Review January 2005 NO.147
Lee's Toy Review 2005 NO.155
Taipei toy festival 2005 Collection Book
Vapors issue 27
Rawk Magazine Issue 1
PlayTime Vol 1., Issue 1
PlayTime Vol 1., Issue 2
PlayTime Vol 1., Issue 5
PlayTime Vol 1., Issue 6
PlayTime Vol 1., Issue 7
The Onion, March 3-9 2005, Vol. 41 issue 09
Toy Shop March 4, 2005
Toy Shop January 21, 2005
Red EYE March 4, 2005
Time Out Chicago Premiere Issue March 3-10, 2005 Issue No.1 2005
Independent Weekly 2.8.2006
Asia Trend
YoHo!
Dave "Outtamymind" Quiles was (hold your tongue) born on a pirate ship on Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, WI. He gave up his villianous bucaneering upbringing to pursue a career in art and design, all while getting a biochemistry degree. He moved to Florida after a wind spirit suggested it to him on a whisper carried on a breeze. He designs, he daydreams, he creates, and, every once in a while, sleeps. His projects include everything from furniture and children's books to jewelry and sculptures. He is known to push the boundaries of wall art with his multi-planed acrylic sculptures. He's also known to push the boundaries of mind-control. YOU WILL LIKE HIM AND HE IS YOUR NEW FAVORITE ARTIST...WELL...BESIDES NAKANARI...AND BANKSY'S PRETTY AMAZING...AND SO IS VAN BEATER...OKAY WELL...YOU'LL APPRECIATE HIS WORK MORE THAN BEFORE...SO YEAH...HE'LL SETTLE FOR THAT...
Press of Dave "Outtamymind" Quiles' work:
Asia Trend
YoHo!
Dot Dot Dash-Designer Toys, Action Figures and Character Art, 2006
Vinyl Pulse
John "Soujohn" Sousa was born in 1984 on a military base in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Then ended up in Florida, and decided to hold it down for the O-Town. Soujohn is the second half behind the creative force known as Mai Hiro, serving as the brands art director and occasional PR rep. He is well known for his.... well nothing, really, he's pretty much the secret weapon in the Mai Hiro arsenal. However, while hard at work developing and refining Mai Hiro's artwork since co-founding the brand he's had time to develop some of his own musings.
Press of John "Soujohn" Sousa's work:
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YoHo!
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