This striking black-and-white artwork presents a haunting, expressionistic depiction of a human figure. The composition is dominated by bold, gestural brushstrokes that create a powerful, almost ominous, sense of movement and energy. The central focus is on the partially obscured torso, which is rendered in a stark, almost skeletal manner, conveying a sense of vulnerability and fragility. The overall style and technique suggest a strong influence of Expressionist art, with the artist using the medium to convey a raw, emotional response to the human form. The artwork's striking visual impact and its exploration of the human condition reflect the artist's intention to engage the viewer on a deeply personal and emotional level. ...
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. ...
