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Transmission II (Sanell Aggenbach, 2010, Monotype, 43 x 37 cm) : "In this work by Sanell Aggenbach, a mysterious streak of gold moves in front of Elvis' eyes. It adds an element of surprise and wonder to the image. The representation reminds me of men in my family, which makes it personal on another level too." -
Two Cypresses (Katrin Coetzer, 2011, Gouache on paper, 15 x 11 cm) : "I have two little works by Katrin Coetzer, a former student of mine, both with strong poetic qualities. This picture of suburbia is a great example of her skillful gouache painting." -
Tent (Tom Cullberg, 2008, Etching, 23 x 29 cm) : "This etching, by Tom Cullberg, was the first printmaking work that I bought for my collection. I am very drawn to the chosen colours and also the type of mark making, both used to great effect, in this very romantic little picture. " -
The Cruising (Michael Taylor, 2014, Gouache and acrylic on paper, 170 x 150 cm) : "A large-scale gouache drawing from my upcoming exhibition, 'I was born yesterday'". -
Amateurs (Michael Taylor, 2012, Gouache on paper, 54 x 50 cm) : "Created for a collaborative project with Lucy MacGarry's L'MAD Collection, this image of a group of eccentrics was used for a limited-edition run of silk scarves. It brightens up one corner of my home studio." -
Weekender (Michael Taylor, 2012, Pencil on paper, 28 x 21 cm) : "I have a whole number of framed sketches in ink and pencil around my apartment. It's my favourite medium to work in because of its immediate nature. This picture was drawn during a weekend getaway with friends to Barrydale for the annual town pantomime." -
Portrait of Olivia Norton / Alison (Michael Taylor, 2009, Ink on paper, 20 x 15 cm) : "A number of pieces that I choose to have around my home reminds me of projects that I've been involved in. This drawing was made during a one-day residency at the Irma Stern Museum in 2009." -
Something From a Movie (Michael Taylor, 2004, Gouache on card, 15 x 15 cm) : "This miniature from a series called 'The gift' formed part of my masters degree. It's one of a handful of pictures, of my own work, that I've kept. There's something about the simplicity of the implied narrative that that I find very attractive."
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Michael invited us into his house to have a look at some favourite pieces from his own art collection.
Michael Taylor wasn’t born yesterday, even if the title of his previous solo exhibition at WHATIFTHEWORLD, I was born yesterday, will ask you to believe it. No, the Cape Town based artist is a thirty-something who has come a long way since his first solo show at WHATIFTHEWORLD in 2006. His works are in high demand, but now and again he will keep a piece for his own collection. He showed us these works and selected pieces by other artists that grace the walls of his home (and studio) in Gardens, Cape Town.
His favourites include works by Tom Cullberg, Sanell Aggenbach and Katrin Coetzer, as well as one of his own pieces from the new exhibition. The works that form part of I was born yesterday are large-scale drawings and paintings depicting bands of men unleashed in one of Taylor’s preferred metaphorical spaces: the sea.
