About the Books
Explore Bill Iles’ retrospective book series, featuring artwork shown on this website alongside additional works. Through personal reflections and stories, Iles offers a deeper understanding of the artwork and the experiences that shaped it.
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Journeyman
Journeyman
The first volume follows Iles’ early life and artistic development, focusing on 1967–1977—a decade of teaching, transition, and discovery.
Strange Sanctuary
Strange Sanctuary
The second volume explores Iles’ diverse artwork from 1977–1988, spanning his early years teaching at McNeese State University and his subsequent appointment as department head. It features drawings, paintings, prints, assemblages, and mixed media.
Salt Lick
Salt Lick
The third volume explores Iles’ artwork from 1988–1992, bringing together drawings, paintings, prints, and mixed media, including his Progressive Farmer series.
