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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.
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| Born | 1979 (age 44–45) Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Other names | C.F., Chris Forgues |
| Alma mater | Massachusetts College of Art and Design |
| Known for | Cartoons, Graphic Novels, Music |
He holds a B.F.A. from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design.[citation needed][when?] C.F. was influenced in the 2000s by the Fort Thunder art collective in Providence, Rhode Island and did some worked with them.[3] C.F. collaborated with Ben Jones on a zine project called "Paper Radio".[4][5][3] Art in America magazine named Forgues one of the, "most important cartoonists of their generation" for his work with Paper Radio.[3]
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.[citation needed] 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.
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