Jun 10 - Jul 4, 2010

WISH COME TRUE
FriendsWithYou

Narwhal Art Projects presents WISH COME TRUE, a pop up shop and exhibition with FriendsWithYou.

This June, FriendsWithYou is coming to play with the entire city of Toronto during its citywide festival called Luminato. Toronto will be filled with gigantic inflatables, bounce houses, parades, inflatable characters and so much more that coat the city with an array of bright colors!

Magic Pony is proud to present the "Wish Come True" Pop-Up Shop, a special collaboration with Miami pop artists FriendsWithYou. For a limited time, visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a world of luck, friendship and magic where the art wizardry of FriendsWithYou comes alive in a unique site specific retail installation showcasing a diverse range of creative multiplies within an enchanted space of dreamy wonder. The Wish Come True Pop-up shop marks the official launch of a brilliant new line of MP x FWY apparel and limited edition art prints alongside favourite FriendsWithYou toys such as the "Wish Come True" mini figures, "Luckies" magical charms, and a showcase of early FWY product design including original plush and wood characters.

FriendsWithYou creators Sam & Tury will be participating in a special appearance and signing at Magic Pony on June 12 and from 5-8pm to officially launch the Wish Come True Pop up shop. All are welcome to join in celebrating this exciting new project and welcoming the artists for their first Canadian appearance.

The Wish Come True Pop up shop will be on exhibit until July 4, 2010. Visit the art exhibition "Daydreamers" at Narwhal Art Projects.

About FriendsWithYou:
In 2002, Miami-born artists Sam Borkson and Arturo Sandoval III began FriendsWithYou with the aim to promote a different kind of creative practice; one that is fundamentally inspiring, developing larger-than-life artistic environments to immerse patrons into their FriendsWithYou universe, one that seeks common ground to give people the chance to believe in themselves, and connect with one another. The imaginative world of FriendsWithYou has taken shape in the form of designer toys, large-scale installations, experimental gallery exhibitions, digital video, graphic design and other media—running the gamut of fine arts, public events, advertising and entertainment.

From the "Skywalkers Parade" with 60-foot tall characters for Art Basel Miami, to an inflatable fun house for 30,000 people at Scope Art Fair, to creating a permanent playground "Rainbow Valley" inside Miami's largest shopping mall, one can see why Borkson and Sandoval would describe their large-scale art projects as an "explosion". Creating modern-day sanctums, they curate wonderful performances that are part confessional and part mystical ceremony—furthering the artists' mandate to foster good wishes for luck, friendship and fortune. As a message that is invariably accessible and positive, FriendsWithYou believe in promoting a sense of exuberance against today's general attitude of detachment. As Borkson feels, "In the sterile settings of modern society, spiritual outlets have become a low priority within our daily routines".

With a strong emphasis on belief, FriendsWithYou maintain that the more you believe in their magic powers, the more they become a reality. FriendsWithYou truly believe that items can be enchanted totems and talismans can bring good fortune. And after having established their place in the art world, the group have expanded their reach with FWYstudios to create incredible and innovative products; a home for the characters and concepts that foster/bridge new territory between the fine art and the commercial realm. www.friendswithyou.com.

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