Ross Taylor
Pair of blue eyes, 2023-2024
Graphite and charcoal on paper
55 x 45 cm
21 5/8 x 17 3/4 in.
21 5/8 x 17 3/4 in.
Unique
Photo: Rob Harris. Courtesy of the artist and Brooke Benington
This figure evokes the image of the Saint and French heroine Joan of Arc, creating a tension between the familiarity of the resemblance and the mystery of the character’s true...
This figure evokes the image of the Saint and French heroine Joan of Arc, creating a tension between the familiarity of the resemblance and the mystery of the character’s true identity, resulting in an uncanny feeling. Taylor often draws inspiration from historical figures which become part of the uncanny world he created. The makeup on the figure’s face hides her identity, forming patterns that resemble ancient scripts.
In Taylor's work, people absorbed in the monotony of their routines seem to transform into creatures driven purely by instinct. The exhibition reflects on how, in daily life, we often fall into repetitive tasks, confined to the same spaces, moving through life without being present. The makeup she is wearing resembles symbols reminiscent of a primordial alphabet. These elements suggest an attempt to escape, to mask one’s true identity to find refuge from the trivialities of everyday existence.
In Taylor's work, people absorbed in the monotony of their routines seem to transform into creatures driven purely by instinct. The exhibition reflects on how, in daily life, we often fall into repetitive tasks, confined to the same spaces, moving through life without being present. The makeup she is wearing resembles symbols reminiscent of a primordial alphabet. These elements suggest an attempt to escape, to mask one’s true identity to find refuge from the trivialities of everyday existence.