The artwork features a dark, moody composition dominated by shades of black and gray. The overall impression is one of foreboding and mystery, with the central figure obscured in shadow and surrounding areas hinting at a sense of depth and layered textures. The artist employs a bold, expressive brushwork that suggests a sense of movement and energy within the piece. This work may reflect the artist's intention to explore themes of the subconscious or the hidden aspects of the human experience. ...
Taylor Simmons' practice incorporates painting, printmaking and drawing to create predominantly figurative works that centre on the emotional and physical essence of the contemporary lives he depicts. His process stems from his archive of compulsively collated imagery, which merge and manifest in his canvases through loose lines, gestural marks, fluorescent washes and erasure –– scraping the paint away to reveal abstract details. By gathering and layering fragments of what is around him, his work creates a reflection of who he is and what he sees: a face, a pose, a moment, weaving them together as a means to question why they meant something in the first place. ...
