Interview
Christopher Evan Taylor
Christopher was born in San Antonio, Texas, and grew up as an Air Force brat living in Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Massachusetts and New Jersey. He graduated with a BFA from Thomas Edison State University and have studied with Grace Graupr-Pillard. Christopher has shown his work extensively in the New jersey art scene.
What is your background and how did you start your journey in the art world?
“I received my BFA degree from Thomas Edison University and have been studying with Grace Graupe Pillard. I have been exhibiting throughout New Jersey and have my own commercial website.”
What inspires you?
“Nature, composition and color.”
What themes do you pursue? Is there an underlying message in your work?
“Landscape, portraits and symbolism. Anything that catches my eye and gives me pause.”
How would you describe your work?
“Realistic, colorful and meaningful.”
Which artists influence you most?
“Sergeant, Manet and Monet.”
What is your creative process like?
“I take photographs of something that interests me and do a lot of research on how to proceed.”
What is an artist’s role in society and how do you see that evolving?
“The artist's role is manyfold, making the viewer stop, look and think about what they are seeing. Some will pursue AI but the traditional method is still paramount but has to be used uniquely.”
Have you had any noteworthy exhibitions you'd like to share?
“I had solo shows at Johnson & Johnson, Thompson Park and Middletown Library. I have been accepted into meaningful shows with Monmouth Arts and have been published in some magazines.”
Website: www.christopherevantaylor.com
Instagram: @christopherevantaylor
Other links: www.facebook.com/christopherevantaylor
