ARTIST STATEMENT
I embrace the light vs. dark dichotomy of my work. Currently, I am working with oils and mixed media on a variety of surfaces including canvas, paper and wood. On one hand, I am inspired by the things in nature that surround me and help to create a moment of calm and peace. On the other, some works display the images that evolve from hidden fears and anxiety. A third component of my work explores positive and/or negative memories.
My goal is to interpret the calm, peace and reflection for me; with with hope that perhaps the viewer will find an in-kind experience. A similar goal is true for the darkness; a shared experience of expressed fear or anxiety to bring it to light.
My intent is to produce an image that speaks to me first. Some viewers may answer back; maybe even with a visceral response; perhaps, as the catalyst of the conversation that is shared human experiences.
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
Jamie Taylor is an artist and permanently certified New York state art educator with over 25 years of teaching experience. She is currently a designer with REDBUBBLE. Jamie graduated Magna Cum Laude from the State University of New York at New Paltz with a Bachelor of Science degree in art education. She also holds a Master of Art in Art Studio degree with a specialty in printmaking, from SUNY at New Paltz. While earning her Associate of Applied Science degree at SUNY at Rockland Community College, Jamie received an honors scholarship. Upon graduation, she was elected by the college to Phi Sigma Omicron for academic achievement.
Jamie's artwork is part of the permanent printmaking collection at SUNY at New Paltz. An award-winning artist, she has participated in a number of juried and open art exhibits earning 1st through 3rd place and Best of Show.
Prior to becoming an art educator, Jamie was a graphic designer for a major payroll computer services company. She was also an art director in the public relations department of a computer company.
Jamie's art studio is located in Hudson, NY.
ARTIST CV
EDUCATION
Master of Art in Art Studio, Printmaking
SUNY College at New Paltz
Bachelor of Science, Art Education
SUNY College at New Paltz
Associate of Applied Science
SUNY at Rockland Community College
AWARDS
-Magna cum Laude - SUNY at New Paltz
-Outstanding Senior Award, Art Education
Class of 1991
-Degree with HIgh Honors
SUNY at Rockland Community College
-Phi Sigma Omicron for Academic Achievement
1987
-Honors Scholarship recipient
SUNY at Rockland Community College 1986
PROFESSIONAL
-NYS Permanent Art Teacher, Certification, K–12
WEBSITES
-https://jamietaylorartist.com/
SOCIAL MEDIA
-Facebook: jamieLtaylor.artist
-Instagram: jamie_taylor.art
-Pinterest: Jamie_Taylor_artist
EXHIBITIONS/SHOWS/PUBLICATIONS
-"Monochromatic Macabre", Arbor Gallery, October 9-November 2, 2024
-"TheStill Life", Praxis Photo Art Center, Oct. 19-Nov. 9, 2024
-"The Shadow Aspect", Praxis Photo Art Center, Awarded Honorable Mention
August 17 - September 14, 2024
-"Seen Scenes", CREATE Council on the Arts, Catskill, NY - May 2024 - July 2024
-"Animal Life, Praxis Photo Art Center, June 15 - July 13, 2024
-"The Color of Skin", Inside Small online exhibit, February - April 2024
-"The Still Life", Art Square, NY, September - October 2023
-"Letters, Numbers & Symbols", Praxis Photo Art Center, Minneapolis, MN, October - November 2023
-"Members Show, Praxis Photo Art Center, Minneapolis, MN, March 2023
-"Flowers", Art Square, NY, September - October 2022
-"The Shape of Things", Praxis Photo Art Center, Minneapolis, MN, September-October 2022
-"Food For Thought", Cornell Creative Arts & Business Center, Kingston, NY, July - August 2022
-"Come as You Are", Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut, July 2022
-"Artists for Change in Ukraine", Fundraiser to aid Ukraine, Art JuXtapose Gallery, Rosendale, NY, July 2022
-"Take Flight" Art Exhibit, Inside Small, July 2021
-"Keep It Local", WomensWork.Art Gallery, Poughkeepsie, NY, June 4-27. 2021
-"Through the Eye, Women in Photography", WomensWork.Art Gallery, Poughkeepsie, NY April-May 2021
-Rockland County Arts Festival, People' Choice Award Winner, April 2021
-"Art in the Loft", Millbrook Vineyards & Winery wine label finalist, 2020
-"Shown From Afar, Art During the Pandemic", WomensWork.Art Gallery, Poughkeepsie, NY, Spring 2020
-"Mother/Father", WomensWork.Art Gallery, Poughkeepsie, NY, March 2020
-"Time", BAU Gallery, Beacon, NY, December 2019
-"Mighty Small Works", Orange County Arts Council, November-December 2019
-"We're not in Kansas Anymore"-Journeys to Places Real and Imagined, Hastings Village Art Commission,
& Hastings Historical Society, September - November 2019
-Newburgh Open Studios, September 2019
-Small Group Show, Catalyst Gallery, Beacon, NY, July 2019
-"Fabulous Fakes", Sussex County Art Society, June 2019
-Two-Woman Art Show, Fundraiser for Plattekill Public Library, Plattekill, NY, April 2017
-Solo Show, Adams Fairacre Farms, Newburgh, New York, Nov. 2014, May 2015, July 2016
-Orange County Arts Council Open Studio Tour, September 2015
-Newburgh Free Library Community Art Show, Newburgh, New York, April 2015, Honorable Mention
-Newburgh Free Library Community Art Show, Newburgh, New York, April 2014, Honorable Mention
-Connection/Reflection: Elting Memorial Library, New Paltz, New York, June 2013-August 2013
-Orange County Arts Council Open Studio Tour, October 2011
-Faculty Art Show, Newburgh Free Academy Art Gallery, Fall 2010
-Solo Art Show, Vino100, Newburgh, New York, July 2010
-“Artists on the Campus”, Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, New York – June 2010, Honorable Mention
-Newburgh Free Library Community Art Show, Newburgh, New York, April 2010, Best of Show Award
-Faculty Art Show, Newburgh Free Academy Art Gallery, Fall 2002
-SASIxp @ MHRIC, Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center newsletter publication 2001 – 2002
-“Artists on the Campus”, Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, New York – June 1999, 1st Place Award
-Solo Exhibition of works at Prestige Physicians, New Windsor, New York, August 1997.
Collection purchased December 1998
-“Visual Metaphor”, Juried show, College of New Rochelle Graduate School – April 1997
-“Artists on the Campus”, Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, New York – June 1994, 2nd Place Award
-Poughkeepsie Festival Art Show – August 1993
-Kelmscott Gallery, Cold Spring, New York
-Rhinebeck Library Art Show – June 1993
-“Barrett House Juried Members Show” – May 1993, Award of Distinction
-“Artists on the Campus”, Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, New York – June 1992, Honorable Mention
-“Garrison Art Center Members Show” – Fall 1992
-The NYSATA Journal, Winter/Spring, 1991, Volume 41, No. 1
-The NYSATA Journal, Summer/Fall, 1991, Volume 41, No. 2
-“Artists on the Campus”, Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, New York, Honorable Mention
-“The Faculty Selects”, College Art Gallery, SUNY College at New Paltz, New York, March 1990
-“Art Fed Show”, the Orange County Art Federation Juried Show, Goshen, New York, Fall 1989
-Published in Graphic Design: USA – December 1988, Vol. 23, No.12
-Permanent Student Collection, Printmaking Department, SUNY College at New Paltz, New York
