Today we’d like to introduce you to Taylor Bingham.
Taylor, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
I have early memories of drawing and creating with friends. That spark was something I had to find my way back to once I decided an artistic element needed to be involved in my work. I quickly began to cultivate a spirit of learning around art which evolved into the decision to pursue a formal education at The Savannah College of Art and Design. Being surrounded by talented creatives changes the way a person thinks about their life and work. A part of always wanted to be Visual Artist, but at the time, I didn’t have the faith or confidence in myself to really go for it.
That fear led to a degree in Graphic Design with a minor in Photography. After graduation, I began running a screen-printing business with a close friend of mine. We found an additional partner and were attempting to move the business into a large warehouse space in Savannah, Georgia. We wanted it to be a cultural center, think Canopy in Austin, Texas, for the community beyond the college itself. Things fell through and about a year later I found myself moving to Austin. Being in a new city helped me build out my painting technique. With new work ready to go, I began showing at spaces in Austin. This year I’ve produced two shows and have been in several group exhibitions.
Can you give our readers some background on your art?
Most of my work is in the realm of Visual arts. Recently, I’ve begun exploring ways to bring depth and interaction into my work. Typically, my process has been heavily layering blocks of color and incorporating portraiture and nudes. Birchwood is a go-to for me, and I often scar sections or sand away paint to create varying levels of depth and texture. Newer works have been defined by painting on layered sheets of glass. A sort of merger between my process for traditional paintings and a need for more dimensionality and interaction involved in what I’m creating.
Each series I create is tethered by humanity’s ability to connect with each other, and I want to challenge the connections brought about by belief and societal structures. I think discourse is necessary as America goes through this transitional period of time we find ourselves living in. My work reflects our need for belonging and our lack of clarity. It attempts to move beyond the surface level of visual appeal or pleasure. I’m producing work that asks you to contemplate your place within our society’s structure. It asks how your beliefs define you.
In your view, what is the biggest issue artists have to deal with?
I think our biggest challenge today is authenticity and scarcity. Many artists are losing their voice as society devalues them for their work, and a new generation of artists are growing up learning that what they do has no value. That’s not correct and dangerous. Our society demands innovation and creativity while simultaneously shaming creators for being themselves. It’s not sustainable. Without creators, culture and society cannot thrive.
What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
As of right now, I show regularly at Cherry Cola Dog in Austin, Texas. All of my work is online and on social media. The best way to support my work is by purchasing it, telling others about it, sharing links to it, commissioning me, or by donating directly.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://taylovision.com/
- Email: info@taylovision.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylovision/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taylovision/
Image Credit:
The main header image was taken at Cherry Cola Dog. All artwork shot by me.
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