Egyptian Box
19" x 9 1/2" x 9 1/2"
$3200

Moonsticks
15"/17"
$190 / $270

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Taylor has maintained a full-time glass studio in Charleston, SC, since 1992. A BFA in Graphic Design no doubt contributed to Taylor's aesthetic, but the driving force is an obvious passion for form and its expression in all types of clear and dichroic glass. A single sculptural piece may incorporate, plate glass, Pyrex, wire safety glass, dichroic and lead glass-sometimes with stone, metal, or other glass inclusions. Techniques depend on the desired outcome. Cutting and grinding with diamond saw and pads, and polishing with a felt wheel provide the smooth, sensual look Taylor seeks in a particular component or piece, while cutting, etching, grinding and chiseling give a more primitive look.

The incorporation of dichroic filters--sometimes doubled with an area of clear glass between them-- produces astonishing effects that are brought to life by changes in lighting or viewer perspective. Some of Taylor's works are structurally complex, with 10 or more joined constructions. Others exhibit an oriental/modern simplicity of form, in which dichroicism seems an integral part of the structure. Regardless of technique, all of his works embody a fascination with light and color in relation to form.