The Artist
Artist's Statement
Rather paint the flying spirit of the bird than its feathers.
— Robert Henri
Throughout my life, I have been drawn to the philosophy and aesthetics of the East, particularly Zen Buddhism. My goal is to simplify form and go straight to heart of things. This minimalist approach may require hundreds of attempts for each completed work for each stroke stands alone and is unalterable. My painting style includes 'splashing ink' and 'flying white' techniques. Some art pieces are based on classic Chinese or Japanese master works, others are inspired by nature, and some created with no subject in mind.
Marie Taylor
Ms. Taylor has been a freelance writer and creative consultant for more than 20 years. She is co-writer of Rocketo, a graphic novel created and illustrated by Francisco Espinosa, and nominated for three Eisner Awards in 2006. Her poetry has been published in several literary magazines including Cicada, Wildfire, and CA Poets Quarterly. A play, The Last Waltz, was staged in 1995. Her unpublished creative work includes two books of essays, a book of poetry and children's stories. She holds an MA in English Literature from Youngstown University in Ohio.
When the monkey mind is silent, awareness of the Now arises. Energy, without direction or agenda, seeks expression. White and still, the rice paper receives the masculine brush. The black ink gives form to the energy of that instant. The interplay of positive and negative areas, black on white, invites the viewer to explore the energy expressed and bring his or her own intuition to the experience.
Art Exhibitions
Group Shows
1999
MatrixArts Gallery, Sacramento, CA
2000
MatrixArts Member Show, Sacramento, CA
Sacramento Municipal Utilities District Invitational
Santa Cruz 70th Annual Juried Statewide Show, CA
Roseville 30th Annual Member Show, CA
Sacramento Fine Arts 12th International Open; Honorable Mention
Pacific Grove "Close to My Heart" Juried Show, CA
Motherlode International 34th Exhibit, Placerville, CA
Roseville 25th Annual Open Show, Roseville, CA
Sacramento State University, Sacramento. CA
Altares del Mundo, Sacramento, CA
Soka Gakkai International: Sacramento, CA
El Camino Gallery, Sacramento, CA
2001
First Annual Women’s Show, Lincoln, CA
First Annual Member’s Show, Lincoln, CA
Altares de Mundo, Lincoln, CA
2002
Granite Bay Library, Granite Bay, CA
Solo Shows
2000
Capitol Cafe, California State Capitol Building, Sacramento, CA
2002
California State University, Sacramento, CA
Collections
John & Susan Rozsa, Carmichael, CA
Lisa Culjis, Sacramento, CA
Susan McMann, Orangevale, CA
Robert & Lori Taylor, Yorba Linda, CA
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Rapp, Orange, CA
Tamie Taylor, Roseville, CA
Gloria Vernon, Placerville, CA
Vera Ximenes, Caraucas, Venezuela
Paula Chiarmonte, Sacramento, CA
Frank Espinosa, Burbank, CA
Ron Franklin, San Diego, CA
Linda Raynsford, San Francisco, CA
Patricia Lord, Loomis, CA
Jorge Jordan, Santa Rosa, CA
Frank & Annette Marrie, Austin, TX
Constance Baldwin. Sacramento, CA
Jason & Heather Taylor, Antelope, CA
