Toofly NYC

 I was invited to showcase my work in this book called “Creators who Base in New York” by the IDEAfried Studio in Taiwan. The book covers various fields such as design, film, photography, graffiti, illustration, comics, and more. I can’t really understand what it says though:( My layout looks dope thanks Chengyi!

www.ideafried.com

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YOUNITY’S HEART & SOUL BOOK is now available online!

The Heart and Soul book, comprised of 60 visual works by women artists in the realm of fine art, graffiti, illustration, photography, design & fashion.  Formatted as a 5×8 inch postcard-style flipbook, each page is a work of art. Especially if you get the chance to get it signed! This is Younity’s first publication in the collector’s book series that showcases the work of current YOUNITY members.

The Heart and Soul book retails for $19.50
and are exclusively sold at: Younity Space

Here’s a sneek peek of what’s inside!

Maria “Toofly” Castillo
“Rescue Me”
Acrylic on Board, 8.5″X11″ Framed. Year Created: 2008

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I got my Dunny’s in the mail today! It only took me 5 years to get down…I remember Kidrobot stepped up to all the graff ladies in o3′ at a near by coffee shop in Soho and invited us all to work on a Dunny. At the time we didn’t know what the whole vinyl phenomenon was about and most of us pretty much backed out because there was no pay involved and we didn’t know what to make of this funny looking figure with tall ears. I personally could not get around my character looking like a bunny or something. Anyway 5 years later! Series 5 comes about and  I was like it’s now or never, let’s do it! So here you go you little crazy vinyl fans your very own Toofly Dunny!!! It’s been a long time coming:)

Prefer a signed and numbered Toofly version with stickers? here you go…
Now available at Urban Outfitters stores nationwide!

Kidrobot Dunny Series 5!
Kidrobot has taken Dunny to the most insane level of complexity yet with 19 of the biggest players in the designer vinyl art toy arena.

Look out for masterpieces featuring overflowing amounts of creativity by Amanda Visell, Aya Kakeda, Clutter, Devilrobots, Dirty Donny, Frank Kozik, Huck Gee, JMGS//Jellymoon, Jesse LeDoux, JK5, Junko Mizuno, Kathie Olivas, MAD, Mad Barbarians, MISHKA, Reach, Sneaky Raccoon, Steven Harrington, TOOFLY!

Every Dunny comes complete with a collectible sticker.

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Our first night out we attended the Hip Hop Ladies with Attitude exhibition at the TACHLESS. This has got to be the most tagged up building I’ve ever seen. This is def a griddy ass building…Catfight female graffiti portrait prints by F Lady looked dope!!! I got my Mickey joint to hang on my wall. Mickey I gotta get a signature next time your in NY! So I borrowed a few flicks from JUST from Ekosystem who’s flicks are mad official. Mine are a little dark and blurry:(

female graff artists paving the way…

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The launch party for the Ray-Ban Project Colorize was at Henri Bendel’s on 5th ave yesterday. Lots’ of midtowners turned out. The peeps pulled through and added a little colorized fun to the crowd ha! THANK YOU GUYS!!!

Henri Bendel Store Window Display…cute!
flicks by Marko Jokic © 2008 Marko Jokic www.calmyoureyes.com

sneeky peek! at the official TF billboard. Hmmm, I still gotta make my way to check out the 60 foot version. If anyone get’s flicks send them along!

Triple take…

Okay picture time! Flick by my sister INKS

The official Colorized Crew pic…© 2008 Marko Jokic

Toofly Ray-Ban Customz. I think you have to buy something at Henri’s and see if you get the winning ticket or something…

More great flicks from my hommie Tony Peralta here, Wire Image here:
and Alice Mizrahi below…

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Oh yeah! my Toofly Fat Caps have arrived!!! I’ve officially posted them on my shop signed box and figure by yours truly;) Limited QTY’s. Ebay’s got a few but they ain’t signed ha!

Kidrobot’s Fat Cap Series - 2 Official Release: May 29!

I rocked this 18″ Custom Fat Cap design back in 07′ and it sold at the Kidrobot Paint Ball benefit to support the children’s foundation. I was sad to see it go;( I loved the way it came out. All hand painted baby! Luckily I got a chance to re-create it as 3″ mini version with a few minor revisions and it looks great!!! I love it!!!!!!!!! It’s my first official Kidrobot figure so go cop that shit!

There’s a 6″ Secret ticket? ooooohhhh….

Prepare to leave your mark, tag, scribble, throw-up, or piece in 2008 with Fat Cap Series 2. From wet, dripping corners worldwide, this newest series features the quicksilver skills from your favorite graffiti artists worldwide. Fat Caps are back with 17 new rattling personalities plus three uber rare chases including: Shok1, Tilt, Dalek, Tizieu, Milan, Mr Shane Jessup, Zeta, Lady Pink, Flying Fortress, Andre Charles, Nathalie Oswald, Toofly, Doma, Phetus, Mad, Pon, Sket One, and Quisp. Each figure is 3 inches tall with 20 designs in all.

Shout out to Nicole and Delphine for hooking it up and helping make it look tight!;)
I’m ready for the next one!

NYC Store
118 Prince Street
New York, NY 10012
(212) 966-6688

ABOUT KIDROBOT

Founded by designer Paul Budnitz in 2002, Kidrobot is the world’s premier designer and retailer of limited edition art toys and apparel. Kidrobot merges urban street trends, fashion, and pop art to produce limited edition, collectible toys and apparel. Kidrobot products feature unique collaborations with top international artists with backgrounds as diverse as graffiti, fine art, fashion, industrial design, graphic design, illustration, and music.

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MOMZ ROCK!
An artisans and craft fair on Mother’s Day.
Featuring one-of-a-kind gifts handmade and sold by artists and their mothers.

HANDMADE GIFTS!
by Toofly & Mom, Alice & Mom, Vee & Mom, Muck & Mom, and Graffiti Momz, Erotica, and Lady K Fever.

Sunday, May 11th
Time: 1-4PM
Open to the public.

Bronx Museum of the Arts
1040 Grand Concourse at 165th St.
D or B to 167th St. Grand Concourse station.
Exit at rear station, walk south along Grand Concourse two blocks.

Organized by Younityâ„¢, and the Bronx Museum

www.theyounity.com
http://www.bronxmuseum.org/

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Ladies Styles
Yessssssss twice the womens merchandise at RICHMOND HOOD.
GET YOURS!

“STYLE” cosmetic Make up Bag - Toofly

Toofly T’s, Stickers, Graffiti Bags, Prints, and Inks Totes now available!

The Richmond Hood Company
386 Van Duzer Street
Staten Island, NY 10304
Sun, Tues - Thurs : 12pm - 8pm
Fri - Sat : 12pm - 10pm

Fresh Tee’s for Spring at FRESTHETIC!
Brooklyn NY 11211
(718) 782-3884

Set up shop, and keep your your hood strong. Fighting the takeover one day at a time…

ARTIVISTS holding it down…

The fellas at Richmond Hood Company now carry Toofly!

This shop is soooo dope. Located in the heart of the historical neighborhood in Staten Island called Stapleton. Also known as Staple-Town to all you Wu-Tang Clan headzzz…I’m about to troop it there tomorrow so I can set up shop for their FEB 19th event!
Details coming soon.

Richmond Hood Company
386 Van Duzer Street
Staten Island, NY 10304
Sun, Tues - Thurs : 12pm - 8pm
Fri - Sat : 12pm - 10pm

Nike is getting down with the TRUTH too…

Red Man Support!

Shout out to Tariq, and Mike for supporting the ladies:)

Photos Courtesy of Richmond Hood Company & Mike Shane Photography.

All The Right
3561 Junction Blvd.
Corona Queens NY.
Shout out to the ATR Crew: George, Julie, MM Rick, Yvette, and Geenie. Thank You!!!

Here we go!

Little Brooklyn on watch!

Sweeeeeet! Just like I envisioned it. OMG I love it!!! 14K Gold now available:)

Rocking it out with the ladies of steetwear tonight…

The original First Love on set…one day view only.

The rainbows of color await…

Setting off tonight with DJ Laylo and her Hip Hop Classic 90’s joints!
Look out for the home cooking mixtape too!

OMG I’m purchasing mine right now!!!

Miss Alexandra Casula Make-up extrodinare for ALL OF MY LOVE! Buds for life.

Miss Lady Pamela Fuentes ALL OF MY LOVE jewelry model rocking the goods!

Patty Dukes and Rephstar in the house!

Group pic squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeze in!!! Gotta send them to George in Cali!

This side of the room too yeo!

Ladies of the next generation, so cute!!! spread the positivity these our our future rock stars;)

Thank you Erica!!!

PEACE & LOVE for 08! we’re outta here…
- Toofly

Hooooray, It’s official!!!

OMG! I’ve been out of the loop for a while…sorry guys. I’ve been working like a mad woman!!!
Between running Younity, my online shop, collaborative projects, and gearing up for the year ahead I’ve had nothing but drops of time to catch up:( Especially with the love of my life, and all my close friends and family. I dedicate this to all of you because no matter what you will always be MY ONE AND ONLY LOVE!

Photography & Styling by: Toofly
Hair & Make-up by: Alexandra Casula
Model: Pamela Morales Fuentes
Shout out to my homegirl Lauren and the Parallel MVMT team for helping me make it happen.
I’m siked!!!

“ALL OF MY LOVE”
Limited Edition Jewelry by Toofly. Exclusive online, and at All the Right.

Thursday, February 14th, 2008
6-9pm

All the Right
3561 Juncion Blvd,
Corona Queens, NY 11368
718-899-7685
www.alltheright.com

rsvp: toofly@tooflynyc.com

press inquiries contact:
James Bartlett
James@parallelmvmt.com

INKS is a mix of the inspirations and influences of Pamela Mena, a 23 year old talent in the works, who’s pursuit to shape her own identity lead her into a world full of expression and freedom.

INKS embodies a love of independent punk, rock music, technology, street art, and design. It bears a fusion of Pam’s works in graphic art, alongside a Queens, NY to Daytona Beach, FL fashion sensibility. With the hallmark hot pink and gold printed totes, handmade by Mom, INKS expresses a very eclectic, “chill mode” style.

Pam has been motivated and inspired by street artist like Bansky, and her sister Toofly, whom she collaborated with on graffiti walls during the summer. She began making personal stencil works in early 2002 on various found objects at home and on the street. Her stencil work has been featured in books like Stencil Pirates, and online sites like Wooster Collective.

Pam’s INKS can now be found on Toofly NYC Shop, as well as Hi-Five (NYC), All the Right, (NYC) and the INKS myspace page.

We’re happy to spread the word about Younity’s “Crossover” online store! Fine art, photographs, mixed media works, and T-shirts by some of today’s most talented ladies are now available and accessible to folks to purchase worldwide.

Younity’s online store is sponsored by Dopeswan.

DOPE SWAN is a nonprofit arts and community organization focused on providing outlets to support and engage emerging creative talents within the visual and performing arts. Through collaborations with underrepresented artists and partnerships with educators, activists and community leaders, DOPE SWAN strengthens the continuing conversations surrounding art, process, life and community.

Thanks Raquel! You rock:)