“ It is not uncommon for a visual artist to also write
about Art.
George Braque once said: “writing is not describing...”
Which is a great way of framing essays or articles about
visual art written by an artist...”“...Essentially, I am a painter, yet my writing
is not concerned with complex analysis of
painting theory nor discussing intellectual art
arguments. I am not an art critic, nor a purpose
trained news journalist. I have always written
in the way I paint, instinctively, albeit with
subject lines that are considered, researched
and always linked to real life experience.”“My painting method is charged with a belief in the
power of dynamic emotional input, which I employ
to assist with the transfer of visual intelligence and
communication. It's natural for me to write about art
employing the same methodology.
And with content that is easy to understand, using
basic words for my thoughts that although straight
forward, do present an alternative viewpoint from a
more intellectual or academic art world norm...”“...My nature is to pepper my writing with a
sprinkling of humor, therefore I do hope my
contributions are enjoyable for the reader of
them. If my written efforts encourage comments
and discussion, then that's all for the good and
perhaps may even assist to broaden and enrich
our shared, diverse and individual love of art
and culture.”- Denis Taylor
art blog DENIS TAYLOR ARTIST CONTRIBUTOR
Background information in brief
Visual artist – born: Manchester, England, 23
September 1951.
Enrolled at the Manchester High School of Art,
1962.
Early career in the creative advertising and
interior design industries.
First solo (painting) exhibition in the UK, 1989.
Various solo and group exhibitions in Europe.
1990-1993 Greece, 1989-2007 UK, 1995-
2014 Sweden.
Lead artist and curator for Waxholm
Organization for Reformerandet AV Konst
(w.o.r.k)
Major exhibitions in Sweden 1996 to 2004:
including: Heart 2 Art (2002) for the Swedish
Government Estonia Fund & The International
Disaster Support Group (DIS. Reference to:
Benefit exhibition & “after 5 years later project”
1998 to 2002).
Previous studies: England.1987-2008. Greece
1990-1995. Stockholm.1998- 2000.
Current Studio. Artist in Residence. Studio 5
Ekerod, Skane, (Southern Sweden).
Main study area: Modern Art from 1900
onwards. Principle areas of interests: Art &
Education, Art & Healing, Modern Visual Art.
contact Denis Taylor
Personal website:
http://www.artofdenis.com
e-mail: [email protected]Photograph: “Denis, in his Art” by Marianne
Arnberg Taylor ©November.2015