<DIV><p>"Each image winks at the cosmic joke of existence." -<i>Antenna Magazine </i></p><p>If you've ever eavesdropped on people's conversations, had heart-to- hearts with friends or family, or even just paid attention to the thoughts bouncing around in your own head, you'll undoubtedly find that we humans have, well, issues. In a stroke of cruel genius, internationally exhibited artist, Romeo Alaeff, asks: what if animals had as much emotional baggage as we do? Pairing gorgeously detailed drawings with overheard snippets from human conversation, <i>I'll Be Dead by the Time You Read This</i> collects the neurotic animals that have become an art world sensation.</p></div>