Gary Taxali was born in Chandigarh, India in 1968. A year later, he and his family immigrated to Toronto,
Canada. The encouragement of his parents led Gary to take art classes as a child which eventually led him to
pursue an art education. In 1991, he graduated from the Ontario College of Art and immediately began working
as a professional illustrator. A few years later, he began showing in various exhibitions and galleries throughout
North America including the Luz de Jesus Gallery in Los Angeles. In 2005, he launched his first vinyl toy, The
Toy Monkey, which includes a special edition specifically created for The Whitney Museum of American Art in
New York City. Gary was also asked by the Whitney Museum to donate a limited edition print to be given to
top donors at their annual fundraising Art Party. Aside from his gallery shows and illustration work, Gary also
devotes a portion of his time traveling through lecturing and teaching at various arts organizations and schools
such as The Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto, Canada. He is a Founding Member of IPA
(The Illustrators' Partnership of America).
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