Allister Lee, B.I.B 999

November 6 - 30, 2015

One Grand Gallery presents for the month of November B.I.B 999 – An exhibition and illustrated documentation of 999 Black Markers from the extensive archived collection of Toronto-based graphic artist and BlackIsBeautiful.ca documentarian, Allister Lee.

From vintage glass barrel Magic Markers and elusive El Markos, to bootleg Super Sharpies and metal-jacket Sakuras, a comprehensive historical and international spectrum of black marker design is displayed through a combination of curated physical specimens and 1:1 scale archival illustration.

A selection of black-marker-inspired Black Is Beautiful / B.I.B printed matter and exclusive product will accompany the exhibition.

Showcased for view for the very first time to the public, please join us for the opening reception and perhaps you'll bump into the artist gallery-sitting and drawing over the weekend.



@allister.e.lee
allisterlee.com

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Take a peek over the shoulder of Allister Lee, documenting and illustrating 999 black markers:

"As part of the documentation process of the B.I.B marker collection I draw each marker specimen at a 1:1 scale using a selection of black and white markers. Included above each illustration is a line created by the marker to show ink and line properties."