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A Blog by Victoria Taylor-Gore

Passages 3 by Victoria Taylor-GoreThis blog is to show my work and the work of other artists that I am interested in, and then get some feedback from you - thus the Art Journal!  After viewing so many compelling blogs, I decided to try my own.  My main site is at victoriataylorgore.com, so please visit there to get more information about me and my art work.  My work is represented by the Alexandra Stevens Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

I Say Fever - Ramona Falls

I Say Fever by Ramona Falls / Directed by Stefan Nadelman.  I hope to do something like this one day...this video would make Max Ernst roll over in his grave!!!

Believe by Victoria Taylor-Gore

Glideascope-"CB Radio"/Video-Victoria Taylor-Gore

One of my YouTube/Facebook friends Glideascope (a brilliant musician/composer based in London) asked me to do a video for one of his songs called CB Radio from the album Audio Cinematography. Here I am in Amarillo, Texas collaborating on a video with a DownTempo, Chill Out and a sprinkling of Trip-Hop dub musician in London!

Concepts for the CB Radio video have evolved between Glideascope and me over the past few weeks, as my technical abilities have struggled to keep pace with the visual demands of the project. This video is not the typical music video. Glideascopes song CB Radio is an exquisite layering of audio textures and impressions, and my challenge has been to make the videos visual impact reflect the visceral qualities and movement of the music. Glideascope has given me suggestions and feedback that have made the video a truly collaborative work of art and music.

- Victoria Taylor-Gore

Glideascope Links:
Website: http://www.glideascope.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/glideascope
FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Glideas...
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/glideascope
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/glideascope

Victoria Taylor-Gore Links:
Website: http://www.victoriataylorgore.com
Blog: http://www.anartjournal.com
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/vtg60

Birds by Victoria Taylor-Gore

Joseph Cornell by Victoria Taylor-Gore

Imogen Heap - Canvas (Music Video)

A work of art...in my opinion.

Photography by Shannon Richardson

Low Clearance by Shannon Richardson Check out the excellent work of Shannon Richardson at shannonrichardson.com, and his photo blog "electrolite." Shannon masterfully captures the part of the world where I live ... the Texas Panhandle ... with both moving portraits of the local inhabitants and striking images of the cultural uniqueness of this area. Shannon was just interviewed by PetaPixel.

My New Art Hero - William Kentridge

Another one of my new art heroes - William Kentridge.  I have seen his work before, but just found many of his animated films on YouTube (viewer discretion advised...some of his videos contain explicit content).  You can read about Kentridge here - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Kentridge, and here is more information about his current show at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth - http://www.themodern.org/exhibitions.html.

See an interactive multimedia on Kentridge (including interviews) at SFMOMA - http://www.sfmoma.org/events/1352

Sketch for "The Suitcase" by Victoria Taylor-Gore

The Suitcase (sketch) by Victoria Taylor-Gore This is an ink sketch for my pastel titled "The Suitcase" - see pastel below. You can see how things change from idea to completion...adjustments in shapes and arrangement are made for the larger scale as well as the modification of value and color relationships.

New Route 66 Series Pastels by Victoria Taylor-Gore

Red Shoe by Victoria Taylor-Gore"Red Shoe" and "The Suitcase" are new pastels in my new black and white (with a touch of color) Route 66 series...more to come in the next month. These pastels are highly influenced by classic film noir, with a bit of my own imagination and symbolism thrown in...

The Suitcase by Victoria Taylor-Gore

My New Favorite Artist...Joe Brubaker

Check out his website at http://www.joebrubaker.com/ and more images of his sculpture on Flickr.

Edward Hopper by Victoria Taylor-Gore

See a great interactive online presentation of Hopper and his work at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston - http://www.mfa.org/hopper/index.html.

Route 66 Series #1 by Victoria Taylor-Gore

Route 66 Series #1 by Victoria Taylor-Gore "Route 66 Series #1 " is a new pastel in the Route 66 Series...more to come in the next month.

Phil Epp and VictoriaTaylor-Gore Show in Santa Fe

Red Walls by Victoria Taylor-Gore

Red Walls by Victoria Taylor-Gore "Red Walls " is another pastel that I just did for my upcoming two-person show with Phil Epp in Santa Fe at the Alexandra Stevens Gallery in July. Show information: July 2009- Phil Epp and Victoria Taylor-Gore. These artists will be featured during the Month of July, with an Artist Reception July 10th from 5:30 to 7:30. For purchase information see Alexandra Stevens Gallery in Santa Fe (www.alexandrastevens.com).

Little Temple by Victoria Taylor-Gore

Little Temple by Victoria Taylor-Gore "Little Temple " is another pastel that I just did for my upcoming two-person show with Phil Epp in Santa Fe at the Alexandra Stevens Gallery in July. Show information: July 2009- Phil Epp and Victoria Taylor-Gore. These artists will be featured during the Month of July, with an Artist Reception July 10th from 5:30 to 7:30. For purchase information see Alexandra Stevens Gallery in Santa Fe (www.alexandrastevens.com).

Ancient Egyptian Art by Victoria Taylor-Gore

Ancient Near Eastern Art by Victoria Taylor-Gore

Through the Window by Victoria Taylor-Gore

Through the Window by Victoria Taylor-Gore "Through the Window " is another pastel that I just did for my upcoming two-person show with Phil Epp Santa Fe at the Alexandra Stevens Gallery in July. This exterior is a bird's eye view of a house with a chair that is positioned to look through the front window of the house...an "outside looking in" theme. The perspective is exaggerated to enhance the emotional impact of the structures and make them come to life. Show information: July 2009- Phil Epp and Victoria Taylor-Gore. These artists will be featured during the Month of July, with an Artist Reception July 10th from 5:30 to 7:30. For purchase information see Alexandra Stevens Gallery in Santa Fe (www.alexandrastevens.com).

Fire Behind the Door by Victoria Taylor-Gore

Fire Behind the Door by Victoria Taylor-Gore "Fire Behind the Door " is another pastel that I just did for my upcoming two-person show with Phil Epp Santa Fe at the Alexandra Stevens Gallery in July. In this interior, I an exploring three dividions of space. The left side is a shadowed section of the room with a window that frames a distant temple on the hill outside. The center section of the room is illuminated by the light streaming in from the door. The right section is again a darker corner of the room with a fire that glows in contrast to the dark. Show information: July 2009- Phil Epp and Victoria Taylor-Gore. These artists will be featured during the Month of July, with an Artist Reception July 10th from 5:30 to 7:30. For purchase information see Alexandra Stevens Gallery in Santa Fe (www.alexandrastevens.com).

Afternoon Light by Victoria Taylor-Gore

Afternoon Light by Victoria Taylor-Gore "Afternoon Light " is another pastel that I just did for my upcoming two-person show with Phil Epp Santa Fe at the Alexandra Stevens Gallery in July. In this pastel, In this pastel, the late afternoon light glows into the dark room with a fire in the corner fireplace. The landscape above the bed reflects the afternoon light as well. Show information: July 2009- Phil Epp and Victoria Taylor-Gore. These artists will be featured during the Month of July, with an Artist Reception July 10th from 5:30 to 7:30. For purchase information see Alexandra Stevens Gallery in Santa Fe (www.alexandrastevens.com).

Amedeo Modigliani by Victoria Taylor-Gore

Michelangelo's Pieta by Victoria Taylor-Gore

Summer Pastels..."Two Doors" by Victoria Taylor-Gore

Two Doors by Victoria Taylor-Gore "Two Doors" is a pastel that I just did for my upcoming two-person show with Phillip Epp Santa Fe at the Alexandra Stevens Gallery in July. Inside and outside...light coming in and light going out. There is a little more distance in the view out the window than I usually have achieved in previous interiors. The room is dark for contrast to the late evening glow from the outer landscape. And of course, there is a painting of my little boat in the room...always ready for a journey, but not quite. For purchase information see Alexandra Stevens Gallery in Santa Fe (www.alexandrastevens.com).

Francis Bacon by Victoria Taylor-Gore

Mark Rothko by Victoria Taylor-Gore (HQ)

Ad Reinhardt by Victoria Taylor-Gore

Why Study Art? by Victoria Taylor-Gore

The Route 66 Series with new music...

Music:  Once in a Blue Moon by Lovespirals...

This series of pastels by Victoria Taylor-Gore (http://victoriataylorgore.com) represents an imaginative journey down the Route 66 of the 1940's through the 1960's.

New Spring Pastels

Red House by Victoria Taylor-Gore These are new spring pastels that I have done recently. "Red House" is a large pastel reminscent of the "Passages" series, but with color...I'm just in the mood for color! This summer Iwill be having a show at the Alexandra Stevens Gallery in Santa Fe in July with Phillip Epp, so check back for more details, images, and show dates.

Cool Clouds by Victoria Taylor-Gore

Warm Clouds by Victoria Taylor-Gore

Horizon by Victoria Taylor-Gore

Around the Hill

Around the Hill by Victoria Taylor-Gore "Around the Hill" is a pastel that I did for my Christmas 2008 show in Santa Fe. I was interested in the road curving around the hill - some dynamic movement. The land has warm and cool greens and warm red shadows. The chair is there to invite the viewer to sit down and enjoy the view...for purchase information see Alexandra Stevens Gallery in Santa Fe (www.alexandrastevens.com).

Hill Behind

Hill Behind by Victoria Taylor-Gore "Hill Behind" is a pastel that I did for my Christmas 2008 show in Santa Fe. Cool dark colors set off the light inside the house, and there is a spot of warm light on the hill behind the house...for purchase information see Alexandra Stevens Gallery in Santa Fe (www.alexandrastevens.com).

Second Passage

Second Passage by Victoria Taylor-Gore "Second Passage" is a pastel that I did for my Christmas 2008 show in Santa Fe. This pastel is based on an earlier piece from my "Passages" series - I enjoy the constrast of the grey neutral color with a bit of rich color in certain areas for emphasis. This series is about the journey of life, symbolized by the passage of the small boat...for purchase information see Alexandra Stevens Gallery in Santa Fe (www.alexandrastevens.com).

Twilight Temple

Twilight Temple by Victoria Taylor-Gore "Twilight Temple" is a pastel that I did for my Christmas 2008 show in Santa Fe. The small light colored temple here is set against the darker, rich colors of the sky and landscape around it, and a cool shadow falls on the left side of the facade...for purchase information see Alexandra Stevens Gallery in Santa Fe (www.alexandrastevens.com).

To the Light

To the Light by Victoria Taylor-Gore "To the Light" is a pastel that I did for my Christmas 2008 show in Santa Fe. The cool blue house is brightened by a soft pink light in the house that is also reflected in the distant cloud above the dark hill in the distance...for purchase information see Alexandra Stevens Gallery in Santa Fe (www.alexandrastevens.com).

House at Sunset

House at Sunset by Victoria Taylor-Gore "House at Sunset" is a pastel that I did for my Christmas 2008 show in Santa Fe. The simple blue house is set in a dynamic two point perspective, and the rich warm colors of the landscape radiate from inside the house...for purchase information see Alexandra Stevens Gallery in Santa Fe (www.alexandrastevens.com).

House in Shadow

House in Shadow by Victoria Taylor-Gore "House in Shadow" is a pastel that I did for my Christmas 2008 show in Santa Fe. The towering dark house in front features a small window that glows with the light of the surrounding landscape, and the earth colored road swings around the back of the house...for purchase information see Alexandra Stevens Gallery in Santa Fe (www.alexandrastevens.com).

The Road Around

The Road Around by Victoria Taylor-Gore "The Road Around" is a pastel that I did for my Christmas 2008 show in Santa Fe. This small blue house is nestled into the landscape around it, and the road in front moves the viewer's eye around the small hill behind the house...for purchase information see Alexandra Stevens Gallery in Santa Fe (www.alexandrastevens.com).

Earth Color

Earth Color by Victoria Taylor-Gore "Earth Color " is a new pastel for my Christmas show at Alexandra Stevens Gallery in Santa Fe. This exterior is bathed in a dark twilight zone of deep colors and shadows. I tried to capture the warm earth colors of the land in contrast to the cool and peaceful blue and violet of the sky, temple, and wall. This pastel will be featured in my ad with the Alexandra Stevens Gallery for the 2009 Collectors Guide for Taos and Santa Fe. For purchasing information, contact the Alexandra Stevens Gallery.

New and Improved Approach to Teaching

Reality in the classroom (above)...

New and improved method of teaching (above)...

House Behind

House behind by Victoria Taylor-Gore "House Behind" is another horizontal pastel with a winding road that moves your eye to the distant hills behind the houses.

Red House, Blue House

Red House, Blue House by Victoria Taylor-Gore "Red House, Blue House" is another horizontal landscape with houses that suggest the idea of community. The curving road leads back and swings around the smaller, cool blue house that fades into the darkening night sky.

Moving Collages by Victoria Taylor-Gore

Moving Collages by Victoria Taylor-Gore I am doing some animated dioramas of surreal collages called "Moving Collages" in Flash 8 and Photoshop this summer. These are just experiments that I have wanted to do for a long time...it has been several years since I did a series of collages that I called "Digital Collages" - and the addition of subtle movement seems to give these new images more life. There will be more following this first experiment. Let me know what you think! I got the cool background tiles from FlashDen. The latest Adobe Flash player is required to view the collages.

One Room House by Victoria Taylor-Gore

One Room House by Victoria Taylor-Gore "One Room House" is my first pastel of the summer. It features a small single room house with gold inner light that contrasts with the cool colors of the exterior walls of the house and the shadows. There is a chair in the foreground that is turned out toward the viewer and positioned diagonally, inviting one into the landscape and the twilight.

Art History Videos by Victoria Taylor-Gore

JW FLV PLAYER BY JEROEN WIJERING

Artist Robert Rauschenberg

I was saddened by the death of Robert Rauschenberg this week.  Though his work has no obvious connection to my current work, he had an enormous influence on me as a young artist.  His work taught me to see art a completely new way, and to experiment with the "rules" that I had learned growing up.  His influence on the art of today is huge, and he was productive until the end of his life - I have so much respect for him and will always be grateful for his contributions in art.

Elegy for Robert Rauschenberg

Charlie Rose - Robert Rauschenberg

The Moon Behind by Victoria Taylor-Gore

The Moon Behind by Victoria Taylor-Gore "The Moon Behind " is a small pastel for my Christmas show at Alexandra Stevens Gallery in Santa Fe. This landscape feature the moon above the trees as all the forms seem to gather around and direct the viewer's eye to the rising moon.

House Up the Road by Victoria Taylor-Gore

House Up the Road by Victoria Taylor-Gore "House Up the Road " is another pastel for my Christmas show at Alexandra Stevens Gallery in Santa Fe. This medium sized pastel has two houses, one warm and one cool. There is a sense of deep space between the houses, and once again, the road connects them. The houses are softly lit up by a far away moon in a deep night sky.