Gary Taxali

Gary Taxali was born in Chandigarh, India but was raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His family was a great influence on his decision to pursue art at a young age. Taxali was enrolled in an art class as a child and attended the Ontario College of Art. After graduating in 1991, he began working as an illustrator. Not long after graduating, he began exhibiting at various venues, including Luz de Jesus Gallery. Along with his appearances in different galleries, he created The Toy Monkey in 2005. Aside from the routine exhibits, Taxali traveled and lectured at different schools for their art programs, including the Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[1]

Gary Taxali is still very active in his art career, belonging to many organizations, including IPA, (The Illustrators’ Partnership of America). He is on the Stamp Advisory Committee for Canada Post. Gary has also volunteered as juror for various student and professional events including the Juno Awards (Screening Committee), The Society of Illustrators, the National Magazine Awards, the Dallas Society of Visual Communications, and 3×3: The Magazine of Contemporary Illustration.[2]

Taxali draws inspiration from vintage comics and advertising, producing an assortment of graphic design, street art, and fine art rolled into one. He highlights consumer insecurities of today's society with a comical twist.[3]

• American Illustration[2]
• Communication Arts Illustration Annual [2]
• Society of Illustrators (Gold Medal), Print [2]
• Society of Publication Designers [2]
• National Magazine Awards (Gold Medal) [2]
• Chicago Creative Club [2]
• The Advertising and Design Club of Canada [2]
• National Gold Addy [2]
• Shortlist for a Cannes Lion [2]

• "faculty biography". Retrieved 2014-04-22.
• https://web.archive.org/web/20110719151907/http://www.garytaxali.com/biography.php