ARTIST TIFFANI TAYLOR
"MY ART IS MY LIFE, MY LIFE IS MY ART"
Tiffani Taylor is a multi-talented artist whose work spans across various mediums including painting, sculpture, and installation art. Born in a small town in the United States, Tiffani discovered her passion for art at a young age and has since traveled the world, drawing inspiration from different cultures and landscapes. Her bold and vibrant use of color, combined with intricate details and textures, create mesmerizing pieces that captivate viewers and invite them to explore deeper layers of meaning. Tiffani's work often explores themes of identity, nature, and spirituality, reflecting her own personal journey of self-discovery and growth. Tiffani's art has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the globe, gaining her international recognition and praise for her innovative approach and unique vision. Her commitment to pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo in the art world has established her as a rising star in the contemporary art scene. With a deep sense of passion and dedication to her craft, Tiffani continues to create works that push the boundaries of traditional art forms and captivate audiences worldwide.
Her bold and expressive style, coupled with her unwavering commitment to authenticity and self-expression, make her a truly unique and inspiring artist in today's ever-evolving art world. With a BFA in Painting and advanced degrees in Painting and Art History from Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), she has been a professional artist and entrepreneur 25+ years. In 2011, she opened her own gallery in historic downtown Savannah, which she successfully ran for eleven years. She also founded the acclaimed Savannah Art Walk in 2015 and received an Atelier Ambassadorship Grant from SCAD President Paula Wallace to open a gallery in France. After living in Paris for three years, she taught Art and Marketing at Icart University and is now a Professor at SCAD and works on high profile commissions. Her work has been exhibited internationally and is included in prestigious collections such as the Salvador Dali Museum and owned by notable figures like Oprah Winfrey, Diane von Furstenberg, the late Andre Leon Talley and Pierre Cardin. Currently residing in Savannah, Georgia, she continues to make her mark in the art world.
Photo Courtesy of SCAD
HER ART
"Nature is a cathedral where Divinity speaks in moments of beauty and inspiration."
Tiffani Taylor transforms these moments into rich textured paintings and original pottery. They are a portrayal of her deep emotions in moments of beauty. Moments such as: sketching dancing red poppies while growing up in Utah, studying red cardinals outside her window at home in Savannah, viewing the Sistine Chapel, and stumbling upon an explosion of color at flower markets in Rome.
She begins each canvas with a foundation of base materials. She adds layer upon layer, taking the canvas into nature with each addition. The mixture is indicative of life. To Tiffani this is the delightful in harmony mixed with the difficult; one tempering the other. Acrylic Payne’s Gray paints create areas of light and dark. Gold leaf expresses gratitude for “the magic hour:” the moment in time when nature’s splendor fills all awareness. These paintings and pottery are a material tribute to radiance that lies beneath the external – beauty that would otherwise go unnoticed.
FROM SCAD PRESIDENT PAULA WALLACE
Tiffani Taylor has perfected the art of living fully, joyfully, and expectantly. Like the wildflower – one of her most beloved subjects – Tiffani possesses deep soul-roots, which enable her to flourish whether in times of austerity or plenty. As a child, Tiffani had few material possessions, but she owned everything that may be seen through the eyes of an aesthete. Surrounded by a family of wordsmiths and beauty-lovers, it was her grandmother who first taught her to mine the visual world with observant eyes. In her childhood home of Ogden, Utah, Tiffani experienced a treasure trove of untrammeled nature. Empresses could not have derived more pleasure from their strands of rubies than Tiffani did from her field of poppies, which continue to color her vibrant work.
As a child, Tiffani possessed extraordinary self-discipline, a trait that characterizes her work to this day. Since the tender age of two, Tiffani has not stopped creating; at sixteen, she vowed to attend Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) – a feat she accomplished several years later, supported by the SCAD Presidential Scholarship. By her junior year at SCAD, Tiffani had formed her own business, buoyed by her exuberant art and entrepreneurial spirit. Today, Tiffani is a gallery owner, and the benefactor of deserving SCAD students whom she mentors and supports through the Tiffani Taylor Scholarship Fund.
Whether figurative or literal, there is a multidimensional quality to all of Tiffani’s work. Often, a musical score will peep through a splash of paint, a line of poetry will be interwoven with the images, or a playful glimmer of gold will dance across the surface of the canvas. May the sweet spirit of Tiffani Taylor continue to contribute to the joie de vivre of others.
Paula Wallace
President and Cofounder of Savannah College of Art and Design
Education
M.F.A., painting, Savannah College of Art and Design
M.A., art history, Savannah College of Art and Design
B.F.A., painting, Savannah College of Art and Design
Credentials
Professor of foundation studies and fine arts, 2022–present
Director of Alumni Atelier, 2021–22
Alumni Atelier coordinator, 2018–22, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
Grew the program over 300%. Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to international shipping problems for both supplies and artwork. Estimated materials and international location requirements to complete projects within budgetary and timeline requirements. Drove profit increases 91% by leveraging market knowledge. Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by generating reports to provide data and strategy. Cultivated holistic relationships with Alumni, Admissions, Career and Alumni Success, and Educators Forum. Reviewed completed work of Alumni Atelier Ambassadors and Associates to verify consistency, quality, and conformance to creative plans. Prepared annual budgets, consistently remaining under budget. Developed and deepened media relations to enhance SCAD coverage internationally. Devised and oversaw communication strategies for specific purposes and long-term implementation. Wrote internal documents such as handbooks and provided input on different changes to policies and overall programming.
Proprietor and artist, 2011–present, Tiffani Taylor Gallery, Savannah, GA
Voted Best Art Gallery by Savannah Magazine in 2020, 2021, and 2022. Created a business and brand valued at a million dollars. Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business development strategies, systems, and procedures. Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures. Monitored market conditions to set accurate pricing structures and take advantage of emerging trends. Established, enforced, and updated policies keeping business agile and responsive to changing market conditions. Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
Founder and producer, 2015¬–21, Savannah Art Walk, Savannah, GA
Named the number one art event in Savannah by Visit Savannah. Organized event logistics, such as scheduling, budget development and management, staffing, and communicating with galleries and businesses. Developed and deepened media relations to enhance coverage of the event internationally. Managed all website copy and social media profiles and pages. Served as primary point of contact for incoming media inquiries.
Professor of art and marketing, 2017, Icart University, Paris, France
Rendered progress reports, feedback, business analysis of student proposals and career support for global careers in the art market. Performed regular, periodic testing to assess grasp of the course content. Employed creative methods of instruction, utilizing historical and current business models, as well as marketing practices as part of the curriculum.
Awards, recognitions, and honors
Best Art Gallery, Tiffani Taylor Gallery, Savannah Magazine, 2020, 2021, and 2022
Number One Art Event, Visit Savannah, for Savannah Art Walk
Artwork included in collections of André Leon Talley, Diane von Furstenberg, Pierre Cardin, Oprah Winfrey and Paula Wallace
Publications and presentations
Work has been shown in galleries internationally, including the Salvador Dali Museum
Selected paintings
Moon River, acrylic underpainting and oil on canvas, 72" x 46", 2020
Morning Meditation: Lazaretto Creek, oil on wood panel, 12" x 12", 2020
Aspen Trees: A Prayer, mixed media and oil on canvas, 72" x 60", 2019
Fields of Wyoming: Soul Roots, mixed media on canvas, 40" x 30", 2019
Wyoming Landscape: Soul Roots, mixed media, 36" x 48", 2019
Poppies at the Golden Hour: Symphony …, mixed media on canvas, 48" x 48", 2019
Doe in an Aspen Tree Grove, Wyoming …, mixed media on canvas, 60" x 80", 2019
Savannah Marsh: Nocturne, mixed media on canvas, 90" x 48", 2019
Moon River: Joy and Hope …, oil on canvas with liquid gold, 36" x 36", 2019