Christopher Forgues Explained

Christopher Forgues
Birth Place:Massachusetts, U.S.
Other Names:C.F., Chris Forgues
Alma Mater:Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Known For:Cartoons, Graphic Novels, Music

Christopher "Chris" Forgues, (also known professionally as C.F. and Kites),[1] is an artist and musician, best known for his graphic novel serial Powr Mastrs.[2] He is based in Providence, Rhode Island.

About

He holds a B.F.A. from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. C.F. was influenced in the 2000s by the Fort Thunder art collective in Providence, Rhode Island and did some worked with them. C.F. collaborated with Ben Jones on a zine project called "Paper Radio".[3] [4] [5] Art in America magazine named Forgues one of the, "most important cartoonists of their generation" for his work with Paper Radio.

His graphic novel series, Powr Mastrs, is published by Picturebox. His story "Mosfet Warlock and the Mechlin Men" was included in The Best American Comics 2009, edited by Charles Burns. His work has also been published in Kramers Ergot, and has been shown at galleries in New York and Los Angeles.[6] [7] Forgues had a monthly comic strip, Monorail High, in Mothers News, a monthly newspaper published in Providence, Rhode Island.[8]

His comics and graphic novels make heavy use of surrealism and absurdity, while often paying homage to older comic genres such as pulp.[9] [10] He has been praised by The Comics Reporter for his skills at "overlooked nuances of comics storytelling, in particular pacing".[11]

As a musician, Forgues has toured the United States several times, also appearing in Europe and Canada. Forgues employs homemade electronics, effects pedals, and altered acoustic instruments.

Selected work

Music

Books

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chris Forgues (Kites, Fort Thunder) releases Powr Mastrs #3 comic, would like to buy a vowel.. Tiny Mix Tapes. en. 2019-04-18.
  2. Web site: NO PHOTOS EXTRA - CHRISTOPHER FORGUES. Vice Magazine. 22 April 2013. 2009.
  3. Book: The Greatest Comic Book of All Time: Symbolic Capital and the Field of American Comic Books. Beaty. Bart. Woo. Benjamin. 2016. Springer. 978-1137531629. 71.
  4. News: Paul's Pile Of Papers: Paul Bright On His Paper Rad Collection And Forthcoming Book. Chiaverina. John. 16 September 2015. ARTnews. 6 March 2019.
  5. Web site: Punk and Hippie. Nadel. Dan. 2016-04-28. Art in America. en-US. 2019-04-18.
  6. Web site: Kramers Ergot 8 . Collins . Sean T. . 17 January 2012 . The Comics Journal . Fantagraphics Books . 6 March 2019.
  7. . "Comics" by C.F. . Brooklyn, NY . Beginnings— . 31 January 2017 . 6 March 2019.
  8. News: Jacob Berendes . James-Wilson . Matthew . 30 January 2018 . 18 . FORGE. Art Magazine . 6 March 2019 .
  9. Web site: The Joys of 'Mere' . Winslow-Yost . Gabriel . 22 July 2013 . . 6 March 2019 .
  10. News: Miranda . Carolina A. . 10 October 2014 . 5 artists to watch from 'The Best American Comics of 2014' . Los Angeles Times . 6 March 2019 .
  11. Web site: A Profile of Christopher "C.F." Forgues. The Comics Reporter. 22 April 2013. October 30, 2003 .
  12. Web site: Kites - Royal Paint With The Metallic Gardener From The United States Of America Helped Into An Open Field By Women And Children. Discogs.com. 2020-03-25.
  13. Web site: Powr Mastrs: Volume 2 (Review). Jan 5, 2009. Publishers Weekly. 22 April 2013.

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