TOOFLY NYC

Got a book signing coming up. Come thru!

 


Pantheon Projects exhibitor at
The NY Art Book Fair presented by Printed Matter, Inc.
September 30-October 2, 2011, FREE Admission
Preview: Thursday, September 29th, 6-9PM
Hours: Friday -Sunday, 11AM-7PM

Catalog Signing on Sunday, October 2nd, 3-3:45PM featuring Charlie Ahearn, Chris Pape aka Freedom, KET1 RIS and Toofly

MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson Ave. at the intersection of 46th Ave. Long Island City, NY 11101

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Happy to be part of this wonderful arts festival that happens in Dumbo, Brooklyn every year. Shout out to curator, and fellow Sound of Art™ artist Craig Anthony Miller for the invitation! It’s gonna be a good time with friends Marthalicia, M.Tony Peralta, One9, Cern, Masahiro-Ito, and others. Hello Fall!

YEAH! The GIRLS GOT KICKS book has officially dropped! Join the Female Sneaker Team in Harlem next week for the book release party!!! September 15th at Goliath 175 East 105 Street from 5-8pm. Shout out to our girls, Lori Lobenstein, and Amanda Lopez for teaming up to rock this fly book. I am very happy and honored to be part of it, and the FSF crew:) Check out more flicks and process shots here and here

Shout out to Lori Lobenstein for spearheading the book project, and giving light on the world of the sneaker ladies.

Love my layout thank you!

Photographer for Girls Got Kicks, Amanda Lopez

Big Tara!

Good job sneaker ladies;)

I’ll be painting live again this year at the AFRO PUNK FESTIVAL 2011 !The performance line up is dope, and it’s super duper FREE! Don’t miss it…

The Afro-Punk Festival will be returning to Brooklyn’s Commodore Barry Park for it’s seventh year on August 27th-28th. This year however, the festival will be free thanks to sponsorship—including Nike, Beats By Dre, Boost Mobile, Harley Davidson, and Sesac. In addition to already announced artists including Cee-Lo Green and Santigold, the line up will include artists such as Gym Class Heroes, Das Racist and many others. For more info visit website: Afro-Punk Festival

Art of the Streets in Stockholm Sweden is back!!! I’ve been invited to participate again this year, alongside graffiti women MAD C, and BLUE. Looking forward to seeing you ladies again it’s been a hot minute. Especially BLUE, who’s character work was refreshing to look back in the days on walls of the lower east side. I want to send a big thank you to organizers, Jacob, Ceylan, and Tobias for the opportunity to be able to visit your beautiful country again. Looking forward to share my work, and rock some graffiti workshops. See you guys soooooooooon! If you missed it last year,  check it out Art of the Streets 2010.

This year the Brooklyn Bodega crew aka Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival rocked a visual arts exhibit with some of today’s leading artists in conjunction with Jamel Shabazz’s 10th anniversary of BACK IN THE DAYS held at Power House Books. The theme “Under the Influence” of Hip Hop, Graff, Street, NYC, Culture, Love, and anything that continues to move and inspire us. Sending a big shout out to everyone that came through to support and to Royce and Alex for the invitation to get down. Good job fellas! Exhibit looks dope…

“The idea is to pay tribute to the culture and bring together artists who have something special in common – an influence, a back-story, a motivation. Hip-Hop wouldn’t have become the same  movement without the influence of the graffiti writers who created an aesthetic for a new generation. The artists in this show prove that the influence of the golden era keeps its roots and continues to inspire new creations. The influence is powerful and this show brings together both the pioneers and a new wave of artistic progression.”
- Corrie Zaccaria, Event Captain, The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival

Under the Influence of Love. Toofly Interview by Navani Otero

WHAT WE LOVE WE GROW TO RESEMBLE…

Full House!

Peeps, Art, and Books!

A must have in your book collection! Shout out to Jamel Shabazz, a wonderful man, and an amazing photographer who captured our beautiful culture…

Net, Craig Anthony Miller, Toofly, and Fumero….

Antonio Kel 5MH.

Love, Love Love my hommie Dizmology’s work….((( AMAZING ))))

The fly ladies, Yvey, TF, Vik, and Sofia Maldonado….

OH SNAP! JEN ONE is not playing….stay tuned…

Not bad for a ((( HOT )))  Tuesday night in NYC! Woohooo!

Welling Court Mural Project#2 rocked! Lots more walls, lot’s more artists. Big ups to Alison, and Garrison (adhocart.org) for organizing another beautiful event. Sending love to Louie for opening his home, and heart to all the artists again this year. Thank you Welling Court community for supporting us, we hope you enjoy this amazing public art museum for years, and years to come. To my Project Girlz™ summer youth team you guys made me very proud yesterday. I hope you had a blast, get ready for more the summer has just begun! Shout out to all our friends and family who came thru to check out the event. See you at the BBQ’s brunches, picnics, beach trips and much more. Hello Summer!!!!

3-4 hours…

Zam, Toofly, Chorboogie

IN LOVE WE TRUST….

Our youngest little member, Princess Ani…

I live for those smiles:)

You guys ready to rock your first gate?

Shout out to Tanya for hooking my girlz up with extra paint:) Thanks girl!

After a few can control lessons they were ready for their first ever freestyle session…

Project Girlz™ Youth team 2011 baby!

Time for their photo opps…

Little pro, in love with paint…

Cern…lovely as ever…

Cycle, Lady Pink, Free 5….

Street artist process shots…

This lady’s work is amazing!

This too! DOPENESS….

STREET ART is the BEST! Feel right at home in this world…the artists are diverse, kind, and conscious….

Explore…

More gardens, more gardening, more green, more plants, more, earth, more peace, more flowers…

Nature, the true queen of art!

Summer blooms…

Grown with Love, Grow with bugs:) One step closer, we’re getting one step closer….THANK YOU.

For more infromation about the Welling Court Mural Project check out the press release below:

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“The idea is to pay tribute to the culture and bring together artists who have something special in common – an influence, a back-story, a motivation. Hip-Hop wouldn’t have become the same  movement without the influence of the graffiti writers who created an aesthetic for a new generation. The artists in this show prove that the influence of the golden era keeps its roots and continues to inspire new creations. The influence is powerful and this show brings together both the pioneers and a new wave of artistic progression.”
- Corrie Zaccaria, Event Captain, The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival

Artwork on view during “Under The Influence” has been curated by Royce Bannon and Alex Emmart of Mighty Tanaka Gallery. We are also excited to announce Gawker Artists as media partners of “Under The Influence.” The opening night festivities include a public reception with refreshments provided by Brooklyn Brewery and music from a special guest DJ. A live music performance and more featured artists will be announced soon!

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Ladies Love Project Spring Pop Up Shop was a sweet SUCCESS! We thank everyone who made this event possible, and helped us spread the word. The vendors had amazing booths with great one of a kind items, and “handmade with love” goodies. Your support meant a lot to all of us! Circa95 and the music crew who threw beats were on point! Our team went all out to make this fun for everyone we hope you enjoyed it.  ((( THANK YOU ))) Check out the flicks in case you missed it!!!

Ladies Love Project Spring Pop up Shop!
April 4, 2011//12pm-8pm
(( FREE, EVERYONE IS WELCOME ))
Gallery 151. 350 Bowery, New York, NY 10003

The lovely Yvey with Eryka Beker feather earrings

Gallery 151. Great location, great space!

www.circa95.com live stream in case you were not in New York you got to check us out behind the screen…

Ladies Love Project signature sweets by Jenny Kinns Cupcakes!
((( Sweet )))

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Shout out to Karen for helping hold down the Toofly booth!

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Freshly Baked!

Custom gear for all ages;)

Gotta love it!

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www.endlessnoisenyc.com

www.kel5mh.com

baby boo coming soon! Can’t wait!

www.urnewyork.com

get your button craze on with www.toughlovenyc.com

((( peeps love )))

Alexandra Casula

Good for your body good for your soul…

- Dahlia-

- PaperSoul -

D’Gio

Pink Eye, Sohnup Ink, Lipstick Manifesto, KupiArt

Get your readings on!

- Shana Loves All Tarot -

Rebelution Designs

www.GoodWoodNYC.com

www.StrawberryBlunt.com

James Top!

With the Cookies ‘N’ Cream and their famous pop up shop truck.
THANKS EVERYONE FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT!!!

((( GOOD TIMES )))

PRESS RELEASE BELOW…

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Momma’s Hip Hop Kitchen Vol:4 was a sweet success! Shout out to the MHHK team, who put on a beautiful event. Turn out was amazing!!! it get’s better and better every year. I’m happy and proud to be part of the collective of folks who stay true to their community no matter what. Much luv to our lovely Momma herself; Lah Tere for the invitation to share my slide show of works on stage  alongside some amazing female performers, musicians, and dancers. WOW!!! It was powerful altogether. Loved it! Thank you to all who came through to show your support, it means a lot to all of us who are there share our heart & soul…

Love my B-Girlz gals! Thanks ladies for supporting your biggest fan;) FULL CIRCLE SOUL!!!

New Toofly T-shirt debut! STAYING TRUE for all you ladies out there who live up, and rep what this is really all about…
exclusive and limited will be online soon! www.tooflynyc.com/shop

ahhh…The fave…slick black Love Heart Necklace. Last one, sold out! hot item, hot shot…

Booth buddies! Gotta rep the BAAD ASS WOMEN of 2011 baby!

11th annual Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance  Festival! March 7-26 don’t miss it!>>> BAAD

Was happy JUNKPRINTS got down this year! Yeah guuuuuuuurl you know how “we” do….

Walked around the booths, and ran into some designs I had done back in the days for the Pro-Choice Education Project. Memories…

Mother and son, Love this picture! Hope you like your little Toofly and Mr Pickle’s drawings in your black book Jack;)

Shout out to Karen for helping me take flicks, it got hella busy but we squeezed in for a few shots of some beautiful folks out there who do amazing work!!! You guys ROCK.

Slide show backdrop by TOOFLY! Fly….

Thank you everybody!!! ((( COMMUNITY LOVE )))

April is gonna be a crazy month! Lot’s happening. The Pantheon exhibition is setting it off with a dope exhibit of our works across the street from the MOMA!  Ellis Gallagher, Matt Siren, Ket, Skewville, Royce Bannon, Toofly, and many more!

PANTHEON: A history of art from the streets of New York City

April 2-17, 2011

OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday, April 2, 5-7PM
Press preview with curators: 4-5PM

chashama/Donnell Library Building
20 West 53rd Street, b/w 5th & 6th Avenue/ New York, NY 10019 (across from MoMA)

35 graffiti writers and street artists will unite to reclaim the former Donnell Library as a repository of visual information on the growing world-wide phenomenon of street art. This exhibition will present an art historical timeline that is a part of New York City’s unique legacy. The artistic contribution of these cultural catalysts and preservationists from the 70′s to the new millennium will address the ever-changing urban landscape and alternative modes of producing art in the streets.

This exhibition is dedicated to Rammellzee R.I.P. 2010

chashama is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and was founded by Anita Durst in 1995. The organization’s mission is to unlock and open doors of unused spaces across the 5 boroughs, making thousands of square feet available to hundreds of artists. PANTHEON: A history of art from the streets of New York City was awarded the former Donnell Library as an exhibition space, which is part of chashama’s Windows Program.

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It’s that time again! Join us for women’s history month as we collectively kick off Momma’s Hip Hop Kitchen Vol4! Toofly booth with new goodies and fresh new slide show presentation will be on set marketa style. Don’t miss it, 1 day only!

MOMMA’S HIP HOP KITCHEN VOL.4
@Hostos Center for Arts and Culture
450 Grand Concourse (at 149th St.) Bronx, NY
Time: 2-5pm
This event is FREE and open to all ages!
For more information about the event, please visit www.mhhk.org

Invisible Instructions opening. Dec 17th, 2010. @culturefix 9 Clinton St. CERN YMI, MIKEY THE CONSCIOUS HUSTLER, MARTHALICIA, SPAZECRAFT ONE, and TOOFLY!

New series…on view until January 8th!

CORAZON 4′ X 6′. Acrylic on Canvas.

In Too Deep. Acrylic on Cardboard.

Grow in Silence. Acrylic on Cardboard.

What We Love We Grow To Resemble. Acrylic on Canvas.

TOOFLY ::: SPAZECRAFT ONE

CERN YMI

MIKEY THE CONSCIOUS HUSTLER

LOVE YOUR HOOD!

For more information on this group exhibition and micro arts & culture festival visit: invisibleinstructions.mvmt.com

Let’s get this party started!

Electric Soundz…

Queen Godis, Engine NumberNine

Limited Edition 18″X24 Prints signed by the artists.

Prints, as well as overall design for exhibition created by Mikey the Conscious Hustler. So Awesome, thank you!!!

My lil pink princess in town for the Holidays:) Love you fea!

Craig Anthony Miller

Rosa Clemente and miss lovely Nyoka

Marthalicia painting live…

Live art installation…

Peeps! Love you guys. Thanks for coming thru!

Mr Pura Vida, see you tonight!

So it’s official. I need a new camera. AGAIN. on to my 10th I think…my flashlight gave out, and the rest is a blurry night;(

Live painting turned into a collaboration among all the artists that attended including Masahiro, and Craig Anthony Miller…dope piece! SOLD.

Invisible Instructions artists: Mikey The Conscious Hustler, Spazecraft One, Cern, Toofly, and project manager Leilani Montes. We’re just missiing Marthalicia:(

Love art. Love People. Love life.

Last women standing: Tania Cuevas, Martha Diaz, Amaris, and TF

Done! Now I can go take a vacation:) Happy Holidays everyone!!!

Be sure to check out the interactive workshopsand concert series going on this weekend!

I can finally kick back and enjoy a cup of tea, some led zeppelin, and a chance to go through my beloved Ladies Love Project photos. The event was a sweet holiday success! Shout out to everyone who got involved this year. There’s nothing like coming together on a creative tip, throwing down some great tunes, and letting the organic grooves flow. When community builds beautiful things happen:) Expect an amazing 2011! The ladies Love Project team; Patty Dukes, Allison Maritza, and myself send everyone a big warm thank you!!! There’s plenty more flicks coming soon from our homegirl B-Fresh, and we’re excited to see Marthalicia’s video on the event. Stay tuned…

Marthalicia and her little son. Photo by Mark Anthony Vigo

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©2010 Bfresh Photography & Media

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Kelly Denato

Hair Pin Squids, love these!

Kelly Denato Gold Tooths!

Alexandra Casula

Made in BKLYN

AM

Papersoul

Telisa D, Chainsaws & Jelly

Jacina Love and our drink specials being announced

Vee Bravo, and Circa95 live!

Oscar 1992

Thank you for the luv!

Jenny Kinns Cupcakes

Ladies Love Project baby!!! It’s on…

DJ Chela on the 1& 2 after party….

Dope sistah’s making it happen…

Yeah baby!

Thanks ladies!!! © 2010 Photos by BFRESH Photography & Media

Okay last event post for December. I think? I’m gonna need a nice little vacation after this year is over. SOOoooo after your shopping bug kicks off on Saturday at Space on White in Tribeca, shoot up to Harlem on Sunday to check out this wonderful exhibit: ANARCHY: In Search of a New World Order curated by Amy Andrieux of Aimstar Media. Gotta love dope women in NYC doing hella dope projects! It’s exciting. Fresh & new ideas brewing in the minds of Queens…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ANARCHY: In Search of A New World Order Multimedia Art Exhibit hits New York

Artists to be featured in this special exhibit at Harlem Pop include Amanda Diva, Anitra Haendel, Ashley V. Reid, Cassi Amanda Gibson, Chitra Ganesh, David Cheung, Edda Hansen, Ernie Paniccioli, Gerard Gaskin, Jamel Shabazz, Kareem Black, Lennon Jno-Baptiste, Paul Deo, Terrence Jennings, TooFly, The Guerilla Girls, Tyrone Brown-Osborne, Wangechi Mutu and others.

ahhh yes, love beautiful gallery spaces…HARLEM POP. 2037 5th ave between 125/126st…

Great job Amy! Thank youuu:)

love is love:)

just in time for the interviews…

A cozy Sunday afternoon turn out:)

Jamel Shabazz & Paul Deo!

Khari! Thanks for coming thruuuuuu

always happy to see the peeps! Shout out to everyone that checked out the exhibit. It should be up for a bit. If your interested in the work, hit me up! Tooflynyc@gmail.com I will connect you to the sales team directly;)

Alllllrighty….where to next? lol! I love this pic. Classic. Soulfood anyone?

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