Artist Statement
Making contemporary figurative art is how I make sense of the world, resolve conflicts within myself and with others. Although I started painting in oils, I later found that acrylic and mixed media offered me multiple layers and effects that were so much fun. I was able to let loose in the early layers of the underpainting to give the figures a real sense of emotion in place. I know a painting is finished when I find myself engaged and a conversation begins. If I really pause and “listen”, sit with the figure, I can come away with a new perspective or a new way forward.
When I started to show my work, I realized that others would either resonate with the stories or find their own stories in my work. So now I paint not just for my own need for clarity and compassion, but also to help connect with others, so they can find their own stories, their own sense of peace.
More recently I have begun exploring multi-media, in particular film and have enrolled at the University of British Columbia Okanagan campus as an unclassified student to support this expanded journey.
Contact me with any sales or exhibition inquiries keltaylor2020@outlook.com
A Covenant
A Covenant, Mixed media on canvas, 48" X 54", 2025
An agreement amongst friends to support each other in their creative journeys. Each artist is wearing an image transfer of their work and they walk together on a path of discovery.