ANGUS TAYLOR | LAYERS OF BEING
ANGUS TAYLOR, Being and Thinking
Bronze and tiger iron
"You can only write poetry in a language you know."
– Angus Taylor
Angus Taylor is known for his powerful, often monumental, sculptural works made from materials from his immediate environment – Belfast granite, red Jasper and the orange earth found near Johannesburg. Although he references traditional South African crafting techniques, his works are unmistakably contemporary. Taylor’s craftsmanship, bold and visionary approach and his original use of materials has resulted in many ambitious public and private commissions around the world.
Angus Taylor’s formidable knowledge of and affinity with stone and metals runs deep, fueled by endless research, experimentation and grappling with ancient materials – and by fiery processes in his foundry.
ANGUS TAYLOR, Discordant Harmony
Bronze, Nguni stone and tiger iron, 150 x 80 x 28 cm
ANGUS TAYLOR, Discordant Harmony Maquette
Bronze and hematite, 75 x 30 x 16 cm
"You can only write poetry in a language you know."
– Angus Taylor
Angus Taylor is known for his powerful, often monumental, sculptural works made from materials from his immediate environment – Belfast granite, red Jasper and the orange earth found near Johannesburg. Although he references traditional South African crafting techniques, his works are unmistakably contemporary. Taylor’s craftsmanship, bold and visionary approach and his original use of materials has resulted in many ambitious public and private commissions around the world.
Angus Taylor’s formidable knowledge of and affinity with stone and metals runs deep, fueled by endless research, experimentation and grappling with ancient materials – and by fiery processes in his foundry.
ANGUS TAYLOR, Possess
Bronze, 117.5 x 25 x 35 cm
ANGUS TAYLOR, Te Midde bust
Bronze and tiger iron, 42 x 25 x 18 cm
ANGUS TAYLOR, The Idiosyncratic Expressions of Being
Hematite, gabbro, dolomite, African red granite, red jasper and bronze, 152 x 45 x 19 cm
ANGUS TAYLOR, The Idiosyncratic Expressions of Being
Hematite, tiger iron, magnetite and bronze, 152 x 48 x 19 cm
ANGUS TAYLOR, Vitruvian Woman
Bronze, stichtite and dragonstone, 127 x 100 x 20 cm
ANGUS TAYLOR, Vitruvian Woman
Bronze, heliotrope and prasiolite, 131 x 100 x 20 cm
Specialists in contemporary art from South Africa. Established in 1913. South African artists are part of the global conversation. We seek to make their voices heard.