Taylor O. Thomas
her vivacity and you’ll find an immediate connection. You can physically
feel her radiant energy, passion and
courage with each work. Each piece
is a story in itself and relatable to all
of us. She’s one of my favorites, and I
see big things in her future. She’s most
definitely one to watch.”
On the opening night of her exhibition at Sozo, Taylor explained her
process, read her poetry and answered
Peachy’s questions.
What materials do you use?
My materials are always evolving—
I enjoy the surprises that occur when
differing mediums interact. I have an
affinity for house paint, acrylic mediums and soft and oil pastels. I have
also begun falling in love with the
opacity of silkscreen ink, charcoal and
your everyday ballpoint pen.
What are you working on now?
I have recently placed a few of my canvas works on hold in order to pursue
oversized works on paper. The series is
a large exploration of “mark-making”
—pitting the tactility of paper and layered media against the weightlessness
of what appear to be “explosive” or
“boundless” images. The paintings are
created out of a freedom and chance
that differs from some of my previous
works; I am excited to continue pushing my boundaries.
How do you come up with the poems that
accompany each painting?
The poetry that I pair with my visual
artwork is an integral component
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