FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - APAK!'s Worlds of Wonder art show opening

APAK!

May 17 - June 18, 2008

Reception: Saturday, May 17, 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Giant Robot Gallery

437 East 9th Street

Between 1st Ave. & Ave. A, in the East Village

New York, New York 10009

(212) 674-GRNY (4769) / grny.net

Giant Robot is proud to present new works by the husband-and--wife team, APAK! Living among the furry conifer giants in a little cabin on the outskirts of Portland, 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 80's.

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 from 6:30 to 10:00 on Saturday, May 17. For more information about APAK!,GRNY, or Giant Robot magazine, please contact GRNY.