LES BELLES is the facsimile of a sketchbook created by Chris in Amsterdam during the winter of 2012. The discursive black-ink brush drawings are a stream of consciousness monologue that traipses around the definition of illustration as a form of commercial dialogue. An experiment in drawing without drawing and of creating spontaneous lyrical forms for their own sake, LES BELLES is a surrealist jaunt into a world of happy accidents, chance encounters and the search for meaning without form.

LES BELLES is strange tea for the eyes. Join us at Floating World on First Thursday, June 5th for a book release party and exhibit of large format drawings that accompany the book.

LES BELLES is available to order here.

Chris Taylor is a Canadian born artist, musician and writer with a nomadic studio called WERK AAN ZEE. He has lived in Montreal, New York and Amsterdam doing creative work for advertising agencies. He is currently hiding out in Portland, OR.

WHO: Chris Taylor
WHAT: Les Belles release party and exhibit
WHEN: Thursday June 5th, 6-10pm
WHERE: Floating World Comics, 400 NW Couch St