2002 MFA Thesis Exhibition, Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University

2000 Paintings from Savannah, Kim Iocovozzi Gallery, Savannah, GA

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS:

2023 NOMAD II, curated by Max Presneil, Del Amo Crossing, Torrence Art Museum, Torrence, CA

2023 Troublemakers, curated by Richard McDowell, Angel City Brewery, Los Angeles, CA

2021 An Empty Space to Fill, curated by William Downs, Sandler Hudson Gallery, Atlanta, GA

2021 Menagerie: All creatures Great and Small, Vita Art Center, Ventura, CA

2020 Televisions and Dartboards, 5239 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA

2014 The Lone Star Round-Up, Exposition Center, Austin, TX

2012 Ergotist, curated by Josh Weiss, Grizzly Grizzly, Philadelphia, PA

2012 Screen, Sam Lee Gallery, Los Angeles, CA

2010 The Real LR Word, curated by Omar Lopez-Chahoud, New York, NY

2009 /FLO/: art, text,, new media, curated by Rocio Aranda-Alvarado, The Center For Book Arts, New York, NY

2008 Intransit, curated by Omar Lopez-Chahoud, Moti Hasson Gallery, New York, NY

2007 Red Badge of Courage, curated by Omar Lopez-Chahoud, Newark, NJ

2007 Black Panther Rank and File, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco, CA  

2007 Cologne Art Fair, presented by V & A Gallery, New York, NY

2006 The Whole World Is Rotten, Contemporary Art Center, Cincinnati, OH

2006 Le Show, V & A, New York, NY

2006 Sweet Dreams, V & A at Galerie Mourlot, New York, NY

2006 Scope New York art fair, presented by Jack the Pelican Presents, New York, NY

2005 Rural, Urban & Otherwise, City Without Walls, Newark, NJ

EDUCATION:                          

2002 MFA; Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University

1998 BFA; Savannah College of Art and Design

1991 Undergraduate Studies; School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

1990 Diploma; North Carolina School of the Arts

 

Biography

Born in Phoenix, Arizona in 1971, Taylor's early years were shaped by the expansive desert landscape that continues to inform his artistic vision. At the age of 12, his family relocated to Raleigh, North Carolina, where he attended public schools and developed a growing interest in visual art. This passion led him, at 17, to apply and be accepted into the competitive visual arts program at the North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem—marking the beginning of his lifelong dedication to art.

Taylor’s artistic focus has always centered on drawing and painting, complemented by a deep engagement with art history and museum culture. As a youth, he was a frequent visitor to libraries, where he immersed himself in artists' biographies and studied the evolution of art movements, museum collections, and the critical frameworks that shape public perception of art.

He went on to study at the Savannah College of Art and Design, pursuing a double major in Painting and Video. During this time, Taylor began working as a preparator at the Telfair Museum of Art in Savannah, Georgia—an experience that further cemented his connection to institutional art spaces. Seeking to deepen his practice, he later earned a Master of Arts degree from Rutgers University, where he also worked at the Zimmerli Art Museum in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

After moving to Jersey City, Taylor became immersed in the contemporary art scene of nearby New York City. He worked as head preparator for several prominent galleries in Chelsea and held a position at the Jersey City Museum. His expertise in exhibition design and collections care led to a long-term role at the Bronx Museum of the Arts, where he served as Registrar, Collections Manager, and Preparator. During this time, he was also represented by V & A Gallery in Manhattan.

In 2010, Taylor relocated to Los Angeles to refocus on painting and embark on a new chapter in his career. There, he owned and operated a contemporary art gallery in Culver City while continuing his museum work at institutions such as the Southwest Museum of Indian Art, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles, The Norton Simon Museum, Los Angeles Public Library Exhibitions and the Skirball Cultural Center.

Today, Taylor lives and works in Los Angeles, where he maintains an active painting practice. He currently works as a Lighting Technician and Preparator at the Getty Center Museum, continuing his long-standing engagement with art.