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Maggie TaylorThe philosopher
s study II2020
2020
$1,700
£1,295.12
€1,478.04
CA$2,388.90
A$2,603.48
CHF 1,378.66
MX$31,270.57
NOK 17,454.10
SEK 16,047.33
DKK 11,039.29
About the Item
Maggie Taylor creates evocative single-scene narratives in her whimsical and elaborate photomontages. Working intuitively, Taylor combines 19th Century photographs, found objects, and digital capture to craft surreal alternate realities rich in symbolism.
“To me the images work on two levels: they are about these specific objects, yet they also invite reverie or recollections. I like to think that the objects are obviously symbolic, but not symbolically obvious. Most of the items have some sort of resonance or uniqueness for me when I first see them … [I’m] usually in the dark as far as the symbolism – especially when I am working. Some of the objects have a resonance for me, and others might even call up specific memories. But when I put them all together, they often add up to more than I consciously had in mind at the time I was outside photographing. I like the images to be ambiguous and even a little disturbing or uncomfortable.” – Maggie Taylor
- Creator:Maggie Taylor (1961, American)
- Creation Year:2020
- Dimensions:Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)
- More Editions Sizes:15 x 15, Edition of 15Price: $3,20022 x 22, Edition of 10Price: $5,00036 x 36, Edition of 9Price: $9,000
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- Gallery Location:Sante Fe, NM
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU13426483752
Maggie Taylor
Maggie Taylor is a contemporary artist who explores the intersection of reality and imagination through her unique digital collages. As an innovative artist and early adopter of Adobe Photoshop, Taylor has taken her art to a new level by incorporating the latest technology into her works, combining elements made using the AI program, Midjourney with her traditional practice that blends vintage photographs and collected elements to create dreamlike scenes. Taylor’s images have been exhibited in one-person exhibitions worldwide and are in numerous public and private collections including The Art Museum, Princeton University, The Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Harn Museum of Art, University of Florida; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and The Museum of Photography, Seoul, Korea among others.

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