PIQ PRESS:
"California base custom toy designer Zard Apuya returns to NYC with his second PIQ solo show, "Back for Seconds". Opening Saturday March 10 2-4pm at PIQ Grand Central, the show features over sixty Munny and Dunny figures customized in Zard's signature snack themes.
Combining detailed painting and sculpting techniques, he has transformed these blanks into toys you might want to take a bite out of. The international series has Yakitori for Japan, Cannoli for Italy, Poutine for our friends to north, and more."
PIQ PRESS (CONTINUED):
"In addition to more great candy bar customs, Zard sweetens the deal with a 90's treat selection of Wonderball, Gushers, and a Wild Berry Pop Tart. To celebrate being in New York for the opening he created a Shake Shack Dunny, a Halal Guys Munny, and a Cart Coffee Cup Munny."
The customs will be available at
PIQgifts.com the day of the opening. Come to PIQ in Grand Central Terminal this Saturday 2-4pm and see them all.
About Zard Apuya (www.zardapuya.com)
Zard was born-and-raised on the island of Guam, previously lived in San Francisco, and is now based in San Diego, CA. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Guam in Business Administration focusing in Marketing and International Tourism & Hospitality Management, plus a minor in Fine Arts. He then received his Master's in Business Administration at the University of San Francisco in 2015
His love for art began during childhood and has shaped his desire to explore many styles and mediums. In late 2010 was when he found his love for customizing toys and since then has done over a 1300 customs, many ending up with customers around the globe. His creations range from pop culture to wedding toppers, but his favorite style and preferred theme to work in is inspired by something everyone loves: FOOD.
About PIQ (PIQgifts.com)
PIQ (pronounced “pick”) toy and gift stores reflect the city that inspires them. Like New York, PIQ is unexpected, international, and a ready for a good time. With playful designs, witty books, irreverent novelties, designer toys, custom figures, and global treasures, everyone will find the gifts to make someone smile. PIQ is a division of the Sarut Group, with retail locations at Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center in New York, PIQ UniversalCityWalk Orlando and PIQgifts.com. At PIQ form follows fun.
