Featured image: The Other Side of Paradise, Taylor Sizemore, 2022, oil on canvas, 36 x 36 in. / 91.44 x 91.44 cm.
Taylor Sizemore, a contemporary artist, is known for her vivid oil paintings that transform everyday objects and scenes into rich, texturally complex compositions.
Taylor Sizemore is a contemporary artist known for her oil paintings that explore the beauty and narrative depth of everyday objects and scenes.
Her work is a fascinating blend of realism and a slightly abstracted style that brings out the character and emotional resonance of mundane subjects.
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Pleasure Instead of Shame, Being Naughty with You, In God's Name (2023)
Pleasure Instead of Shame, Being Naughty with You, In Gods Name, Taylor Sizemore, 2023, oil on canvas, 20 x 16 in. / 50.8 x 40.64 cm.
This painting captures an intimate moment shared with a cheesesteak, portrayed almost as a forbidden pleasure. The detailed rendering of hands delicately unwrapping the sandwich and the detailed textures of the food itself evoke a sense of careful indulgence. Sizemore uses a soft color palette that contrasts sharply with the vibrant contents of the sandwich, highlighting the theme of 'pleasure instead of shame'. The oil medium is masterfully manipulated to give the painting a sensual and almost tactile quality.
Caffeine, Nicotine, Green Juice (2021)
Caffeine, Nicotine, Green Juice, Taylor Sizemore, 2021, oil on canvas, 24 x 24 in. / 60.96 x 60.96 cm.
This artwork is a quintessential representation of modern vices and virtues juxtaposed against each other. Set against a yellow patterned background, the composition includes a cup of coffee, a burning cigarette, a packet of Marlboro, and a bottle of green juice—each symbolizing different aspects of contemporary lifestyles. The meticulous attention to detail and the vivid textures bring the still life to life, encouraging the viewer to ponder the balance between unhealthy habits and health-conscious decisions.
Slutty Little Oranges (2024)
Slutty Little Oranges, Taylor Sizemore, 2024, oil on canvas, 40 x 30 in. / 101.6 x 76.2 cm.
'Slutty Little Oranges' stands out for its playful and provocative title, which adds a narrative layer to the visual feast of oranges amidst draped sheets. The use of rich, warm colors and the intricate detail in depicting the textured skin of the oranges offer a lush visual experience. This painting within a painting technique creates a layered perspective that invites the viewer to look deeper, both visually and metaphorically.
Taylor Sizemore's art invites viewers to find beauty and narrative in everyday objects, presenting them in a way that is both familiar and novel. Her skill in oil painting brings out the textural beauty and emotional depth of her subjects, making ordinary scenes extraordinary. Each piece serves as a reminder of the small pleasures and contradictions that pepper our daily lives.
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Familiar Patterns, Taylor Sizemore, 2024, oil on canvas, 16 x 12 in. / 40.64 x 30.48 cm.
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