Gary Taxali is an award-winning artist and teacher, and is the creator of many successful and highly collectible vinyl figurines. Gary was born in Chandigarh, India in 1968, and a year later his family emigrated to Toronto, Canada. In 2005, he launched his first vinyl toy, The Toy Monkey, which included a special edition specifically created for The Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City. Aside from his gallery shows and illustration work, Gary also devotes a portion of his time to lecturing and teaching at various arts organizations and schools. He has received a Gold Medal from The Society of Illustrators, a gold National Magazine Award, and a National Gold Addy from the American Advertising Federation. THIS IS SILLY! is Gary's first picture book.
