Kate Taylor is an abstract artist born in England, and now works out of her studio in Toronto. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Western University where she was taught painting by the internationally-renowned artist, Paterson Ewen.

“My work is about joy. Capturing the joy you feel when you are present in nature. Humanity is connected to nature; our place within it and the energy we derive from this relationship. As the world around us becomes more and more fraught with stress and uncertainty, there is an even deeper need to connect with the earth and consciously integrate joy in our lives. My work explores the unique forms and colours of nature and how they are an integral part of our lives – bringing contentment and grounding.

My process is similar to the early Canadian Automatists – using heavy texture and only a palette knife, I strive to capture the energy of the world around me. I don’t think about the final results – rather I prefer to choose my colour palette and then immerse myself in the act of creating – intuitively finding my way to a final product. I realize that I like the element of chance and risk while working – I don’t always know what the final result will be or how the woodgrain might manifest. In life, you have to commit. In art, taking the risks and committing to the art of creating brings me joy that I hope will be embraced by those experiencing my work.

Phone: 416-271-9078

Email: kate_taylor@rogers.com