ANGUS TAYLOR
ANGUS TAYLOR, The Idiosyncratic Expressions of Being
Hematite, tiger iron, magnetite and bronze, 152 x 48 x 19 cm
ANGUS TAYLOR, She as the poet, and the poet as the witness (bust) 9/12
bronze, tiger’s eye, African carnelian granite, and blue tiger’s Eye, 57 x 28 x 40 cm
ANGUS TAYLOR, She as the poet, and the poet as the witness (bust) ed. of 12
bronze, red jasper, brecciated jasper, and African carnelian granite, 57 x 28 x 40 cm
ANGUS TAYLOR, Idiosyncratic expressions of being (maquette)
Bronze with heliotrope, dragonstone and Belfast granite, 90 x 35 x 25 cm
ANGUS TAYLOR, Being and Thinking
Bronze and tiger iron
"You can only write poetry in a language you know."
– Angus Taylor
Angus Taylor is known for his powerful, often monumental, sculptural works made from materials from his immediate environment – Belfast granite, red Jasper and the orange earth found near Johannesburg. Although he references traditional South African crafting techniques, his works are unmistakably contemporary. Taylor’s craftsmanship, bold and visionary approach and his original use of materials has resulted in many ambitious public and private commissions around the world.
Angus Taylor’s formidable knowledge of and affinity with stone and metals runs deep, fueled by endless research, experimentation and grappling with ancient materials – and by fiery processes in his foundry.
ANGUS TAYLOR, Contextual Thinking
bronze and stone
Angus Taylor is one of South Africa’s foremost sculptors and is known for his powerful, sculptural works made from materials from his immediate environment – Belfast granite, red Jasper and the orange earth found near Johannesburg. Although he references traditional South African crafting techniques, his works are unmistakably contemporary. Taylor’s craftsmanship, bold and visionary approach and his original use of materials has resulted in many ambitious public and private commissions around the world.
In 1997, Taylor established Dionysus Sculpture Works, a studio and workshop combining all aspects of sculpture production: from conceptualisation to clay modelling, carving to casting. He casts his own and other prominent sculptors’ work including Deborah Bell, Norman Catherine and Sam Nhlenghthwa, and also nurtures the talent of young and developing artists.
In addition to numerous solo and group exhibitions in South Africa and internationally, Taylor is actively involved in national and local government as well as private sector large-scale commissions. These include the Solomon Mahlangu statue in Mamelodi (Pretoria), the statue of Chief Tshwane in front of the Pretoria City Hall as well as the work commemorating South African anti-apartheid Afropop singer,
Brenda Fassie, in Newtown, Johannesburg.
ANGUS TAYLOR, Deep Remembrance
Bronze and black banded chert, 122 x 45 x 33 cm
"You can only write poetry in a language you know."
– Angus Taylor
Angus Taylor is known for his powerful, often monumental, sculptural works made from materials from his immediate environment – Belfast granite, red Jasper and the orange earth found near Johannesburg. Although he references traditional South African crafting techniques, his works are unmistakably contemporary. Taylor’s craftsmanship, bold and visionary approach and his original use of materials has resulted in many ambitious public and private commissions around the world.
Angus Taylor’s formidable knowledge of and affinity with stone and metals runs deep, fueled by endless research, experimentation and grappling with ancient materials – and by fiery processes in his foundry.
ANGUS TAYLOR, Discordant Harmony Maquette
Bronze and hematite, 75 x 30 x 16 cm
"You can only write poetry in a language you know."
– Angus Taylor
Angus Taylor is known for his powerful, often monumental, sculptural works made from materials from his immediate environment – Belfast granite, red Jasper and the orange earth found near Johannesburg. Although he references traditional South African crafting techniques, his works are unmistakably contemporary. Taylor’s craftsmanship, bold and visionary approach and his original use of materials has resulted in many ambitious public and private commissions around the world.
Angus Taylor’s formidable knowledge of and affinity with stone and metals runs deep, fueled by endless research, experimentation and grappling with ancient materials – and by fiery processes in his foundry.
ANGUS TAYLOR, Disruptive Becoming
Bronze and Tiger's eye, 112 x 45 x 33 cm
ANGUS TAYLOR, Historia Magistra Vitae I
Bronze and Stainless Steel, 100 x 105 x 50 cm
ANGUS TAYLOR, Historia Magistra Vitae I (Maquette)
Bronze and marble, 58 x 45 x 25 cm
ANGUS TAYLOR, Rejecting Transcendence II
Bronze and basalt, 58 x 28 x 23 cm
ANGUS TAYLOR, She as the poet, and the poet as the witness (maquette) 3/12
bronze and stone, 158 x 40 x 28 cm
ANGUS TAYLOR, Te Midde
Bronze, 97 x 31 x 24 cm
Specialists in contemporary art from South Africa. Established in 1913. South African artists are part of the global conversation. We seek to make their voices heard.