November 2006
New Paintings
Interpret the Vibrant Cancun, Mexico
First Thursday
Reception with artist - November 2nd from 5 to 9 pm.
Gallery hours are Tuesday through
Saturday, 11-6 and by appointment
An accomplished artist
with more than 1,200 works in collections private and public
throughout the world, Taylor’s recent artistic inspiration is
the vibrant Mexican land-and-cityscape she experienced in while
sketching in Cancun.
After the Siesta
oil on canvas
48" x 60"
This suite of
paintings reflects my delight in a trip to Mexico last April,
when snow flurries were still sweeping the ground with an icy
broom in New York City. The warmth and color of the place
completely turned around my dolorous state, and the old
buildings’ ramshackle orientation charmed me. The dense plant
growth leaning against the buildings, the ever changing skies,
the color made me engage in a whirlwind of drawings and painted
sketches.
Cancun
oil on canvas
12" x 12"
These
paintings are all rooted in the sketches, though I have let
memory and imagination embellish them. I stayed in an old part
of the city, which suffered damage from a recent hurricane. This
lent a dishevelled look to many of the parks, gardens and
buildings, but was life affirming in the way that the locals
still strolled in the evenings, and enjoyed the outdoor cafes
and family life in spite of the difficult time they had endured.
Cancun 2
oil on canvas
36" x 48"
I am pleased to be showing this
group of recent work in Oregon, my cherished home for 21 years.
La
Siesta
oil on canvas
20" x 24"
Biography
Education
1978- Independent Study-Painting through Oregon
State University, Paris, France
1970- Oregon State University, B.S. Secondary Art Education
1968-1966- Oregon State University, B.A. Painting, Printmaking
1966-1964- California State University, Northridge, CA
1966-1962- Chouinard Art Institute, Los Angeles,
One Person Exhibitions
2005-Andrei Kushnir, Michele Taylor
LLC American Painting, NY, NY
2004-Andrei Kushnir, Michele Taylor LLC American Painting, NY, NY
2002-Andrei Kushnir, Michele Taylor LLC American Painting, Ellicott
City, MD
2001-Taylor & Sons Fine Art, Washington DC
2000-Broderick Gallery, Portland, OR
1997-American Association of Interior Designers, Washington DC
1996-Taylor & Sons Fine Art, Carlisle, PA
1995-Demuth Foundation, Lancaster, PA
1994-Marin-Price Gallery, Washington DC
1993-American Association of Interior Designers, Washington DC
1992-The Bianco Gallery, New Hope, Pennsylvania
1992,1986,1985,1984 & 1983-Lawrence Gallery, Sheridan, OR
1991-Galleries Lareuse, Washington DC
1990-Fort Hunter Museum, Harrisburg, PA
1990 & 1985-Foster/White Gallery, Seattle, WA
1989-Barclay-Jones, Washington DC
1985-Village Gallery, Lahaina, HI
1983-Fountain Gallery, Portland, OR
1980-Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR
1976-Quenzler Gallery, La Jolla, CA
1976-University of Portland, Portland, OR
1973-Willamette University, Salem, OR
Selected Invitational and Group Shows
2005-Ukrainian Institute of America, Old School
Painters, NY, NY
2001-Taylor & Sons Fine Arts, Masterworks, Washington DC
1999-Carole Siegel Gallery, Group Show, Pittsburgh, PA
1991-Galerie Rahut, Gallery Artist, Munchen, Germany
1990-Conacher Gallery, New Artist, San Francisco, CA
1986-Susan Blanchard Gallery, Group Show, NY, NY
1984-Portland Art Museum, Recent Acquisitions, Portland, OR
1984-Oregon State University, Distinguished Alumni, Corvallis, OR
1982-Kunst Ina Broese, Group Show, Laren, The Netherlands
1977-Oregon Printmakers’ Invitational, Gresham, OR
1976-San Diego Art Institute, Gallery Artist, San Diego, CA
Selected Collections
Their Royal Majesties, Emperor Akihito and Empress
Michiko of Japan
Senator Herbert Kohl
Senator and Mrs. Mark O. Hatfield
Supreme Court t Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
M r. & Mrs. Vernon Jordan , Jr. ESQ.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
The Marriott Corporation, Washinton DC
The Mayo Clinic Foundation, Rochester, MN
Dauphin Deposit Bank, Harrisburg, PA
Rainier Bank and Trust Co., Seattle, WA
U.S Bankcorp, Portland, OR
Weil, Gotsall and Manges, Portland, OR
Allan Shivers Medical Center, Austin, TX
Sisters of Providence Hospital, Seattle, WA
Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA
Johnson and Higgins, Portland, OR
Pacific Western Bank, Portland, OR
Far West Federal Savings Bank, Portland OR
Salishan Lodge, Gleneden Beach, OR
City Of Lake Oswego, OR
Oregon Health Sciences Center, Portland, OR
Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
University of Oklahoma, Norick Art Center, Oklahoma City, OK
Portland Art Museum, Portland, OR
Tuality Hospital, Hillsboro, OR
University of Oregon Museum of Art, Eugene, OR
There are more than 1,200 of Michele Taylor’s Original Works of art
in collections, both public and private throughout the world.
Special Accomplishments
1983-Shreiner’s Iris garden named a new hybrid
“Michele Taylor” in honor of her artwork.
Selected Publications
February, 1993-Patriot News, Photo, Celebrations of
Women Article
May, 1993-City Beats, Color Photo
July, 1992-Architectural Digest, Color Photo
July, 1990-Apprise Magazine, “River Metaphors”, Article
July, 1990-Alaska Airlines Magazine National, Article, Color
Reproduction
April, 1990-The Patriot News, Article, Color Reproduction
Summer 1989-Museum and Arts Magazine, Washington DC
July, 1989- Hill Rag, Article, Washington DC
February, 1983-The Oregonian, Article & Photo, Portland, OR
September, 1983- Oregon Magazine, Visual Arts Column, OR
1983-Who’s Who in American Arts 16th Edition, New York
June, 1982-The Oregonian, Color Photo Story, OR
October, 1982-Maui Beach Press, Color Photo & Article Lahaina, HI
April, 1981-Willamette Week, Article Portland, OR
June 1978- Lake Oswego Review, Article & Photo, Lake Oswego, OR
September, 1975-Catholic Sentinel, Portland, OR
Selected Teaching and Lectures
1990-Foster/White Gallery-Guest lecture, Seattle
Washington
1989-Corcoran School of Art-Guest lecture, Washington DC
1985-Clackamas Community College, Clackamas, OR
1984-Sitka Center for Art & Ecology, Neskowin, OR
1983-Pacific Northwest College of Art, Portland, OR
1973-Salem Public Schools, “Artist in the Schools”, Salem, OR
Achievements
Michele Taylor has been active in mentoring promising
artists and interacting with various communities to improve the
relationship between the artists and the public.
Many
thanks to our friends at Fernando's Hideaway for providing the
excellent Spanish wines we've featured at our show openings and
musical performances.
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