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Answers to this week’s puzzle can be found on D2 continued from D1

All are right-justified. They cannot exceed nine lines for smaller pieces or 11 lines for larger works.

The line breaks are particularly important. “Text doesn’t just convey a word,” he said. “It’s a form.” His first priority for placement is “what looks best on the board,” he said.

By positioning hi s text flush with the right side of through May 27 Gavlak Gallery, 249B Worth Ave., Palm Beach

561-8330583 or visit www. gavlakgallery.com the board he creates negative space on the left and forces the eye to confront the words in a way we’re not accustomed to because we read from left to right.

Breaking up words — particularly separating prefixes from the rest of a word — also invites multiple interpret ations. Consider the directions a piece like this could go: GIVE US YOUR FERAL YOUR HYSTERICAL YOUR UN DESIRABLE The Trump administration has given him “a lot of food for thought,” he said.

Although he’s influenced by the work of other textbased artists, such as Rene Ricard, Jenny Holzer, Felix Gonzalez-Torres and Lawrence Weiner, “he’s such a unique character,” gallery owner Sarah Gavlak said. “He’s more on the poetic and flamboyant side.”

In addition to making his own art, Monrow has worked with contemporary art collector and seasonal West Palm Beach resident Beth Rudin DeWoody for eight years, advising her on the display of her art in California, New York and West Palm Beach, among other tasks.

De Woody owns a large neon work by Monrow as well as five word pieces. “I love the sense of humor and the use of everyday signage that we all see injected with his own funny sayings,” she said.

Monrow said he’s hit his stride with the cafe boards. L i k e a c h e f c o n c o c t i n g new recipes, he’s likely to continue serving food for thought for some time to come.