AUSTRALIAN ART WEST AUSTRALIANA –
In 1949 Howard Taylor returned from England with his small family to Perth, and there set up a studio. In September the same year he had a one-man exhibition at Newspaper House, Perth[4] which was favourably reviewed.[3] A tempera painting “Stumps and Ash” entered for a competition run by the Perth Art Gallery in 1951 was highly praised.[5] That same year he commenced teaching part-time at the Perth Technical College,[6] where he continued until 1965, when he secured a part-time position with the School of Architecture and Planning, Western Australian Institute of Technology, where he remained for four years, teaching painting, drawing and sculpture. In 1977 he was promoted to Artist-in-Residence at the Western Australian Institute of Technology.
At the heart of Taylor’s artistic journey lies his unwavering commitment to process. Each sketch, brushstroke, sculpted form and meticulously crafted surface is a testament to his detailed approach to making – all chronicled within his Journal. Taylor’s Journal serves as a repository of his explorations and discoveries, offering a glimpse into the inner workings of his creative mind.
Central to Taylor’s artistic vision was his profound engagement with materials. From traditional media like oil to less conventional techniques such as egg tempera, Taylor dedicatedly refined the endless potential of each material at his disposal. His Journal is a companion on this journey, capturing the challenges and resolutions of his artistic experimentation.
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