Michael Taylor: traversing parallels

Abstract

Traversing Parallels' explores the work and life of American glass artist Michael Taylor, who has enjoyed a prominent career in the art glass world since 1967. The book focuses on work made from 2005 through 2017, exploring the conceptual progression of Taylor's work during this time and scrutinizing his notion of sociopolitical awareness and the responsibility of all artists to use their gifts to speak on social perspective. His cut and laminated glass constructions celebrate the progress of human ingenuity while also considering the wider implications of our impact on the world. Taylor himself provides autobiographical texts throughout the book, recounting his many years as a teacher of glass as well as his own education and evolution as an artist. With an exciting design and a wealth of images, this monograph makes a welcome addition to the history of contemporary American art glass.

Contents

Foreword. Implications of scientific theory / Michael Taylor -- Transcending art as a medium / Robert Morgan -- Primary progressions -- An architecture of light / Michaël Amy -- Studies -- Fundamental particles -- Totem boles -- Integrations -- Hierarchical chambers -- Global warming factor records at one year 43.098120 Latitude 77.519181 Longitude -- Maquettes -- Intelligent machines of expression / Andrew Page -- Metaphysical remedies: cultural crisis cabinet for the critically misinformed -- Honors -- Lectures, seminars, and workshops -- Professional experience -- Selected exhibitions -- Permanent collections.