Biography

Taylor Hess was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated from the University of Georgia in December 2019 with a Bachelor of Art degree in Interdisciplinary Art and Design, specializing in photography and fabric design. She continues to apply and enter into art galleries around the Atlanta area and explores different avenues for her artistic career.

Artist Statement

As a photographer and multimedia artist, I explore the intricate interplay between visual storytelling, artistic expression, and the human experience. Through my lens and artistic vision, I strive to capture captivating moments and narratives, transcending the boundaries of traditional photography and embracing a dynamic blend of mediums.

With a keen eye for detail and a passion for experimentation, I seek to create immersive and thought-provoking compositions that challenge perceptions and evoke emotions. From conceptualizing and directing elaborate photo shoots to meticulously editing and manipulating images, I employ various techniques and tools to bring my artistic vision to life.


Curriculum Vitae

Exhibitions:

'8th Annual Photography Exhibit' - Suwanee Arts Center - Suwanee, Georgia

October 6th, 2023 - November 11th, 2023.

  • Pastel Dreams, Weathered Realities, Photography, Canvas 12 in. x 18 in., 2023.
  • Sailing into the NOLA Night, Photography, Canvas 16 in. x 24 in., 2023
  • Seaside Metropolis, Photography, 12 in. x 18 in., 2023.

https://www.suwaneeartscenter.org/photography


'Juried Exhibit' - Acworth Arts Center - Acworth, Georgia

September 2nd, 2023 - October 28th, 2023

  • Savannah's Scarlet Gateway, Photography, Canvas 18 in. x 24 in.,2020.


'The Art of Georgia IV: Landscapes' - Georgia Council for the Arts - Atlanta, Georgia

August 1st, 2023 - August 1st, 2024 in the Georgia State Capitol

  • Autumn Splendor of Amicalola Falls, Film Photography, Canvas 20 in. x 30 in., 2020.
  • The Energy of the Big Peach, Film Photography, Canvas 20 in. x 30 in., 2020.

https://gaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Exhibit-Guide-Art-of-Georgia-IV-Landscapes-1.pdf


'Dreams' Exhibition - Heart Soul & Art Metaphysical Shop & Gallery - Marietta, Georgia

July 22nd, 2023 - August 19th, 2023

  • A City of Dreams, Photography, 2022. 
  • A Mystical Coastal Glow, Photography, 2023.
  • Seaside Metropolis, Oil Painting, 2020.

'Let the Sunshine in' Exhibition - Cumming Arts Center - Cumming, Georgia

April 20th, 2023 - June 24th, 2023


https://sawneeart.org/let-the-sunshine-in


 'Spring Exhibition' - Suwanee Arts Center - Suwannee, Georgia

March 25th, 2023 - May 13th, 2023

  • A City of Dreams, Photography, 2022.
  • Rising Above Urban Heights, Photography, 2022.

https://www.suwaneeartscenter.org/springshow


'The Color Red' Exhibition at Heart Art & Soul Metaphysical Shop & Gallery - Marietta, Georgia

February 11th, 2023 - March 11th, 2023

  • Triangular Glimpse of the Trees, Photography (Mixed Media), 2022.

Duluth Gwinnett County Public Library Photo Annual Competition - Duluth, Georgia

October 14th - November 18th, 2022.

  • Bishop, Georgia, Film Photography, 2019.

https://www.gwinnettpl.org/news/photoannual22/


'Hot Summer Nights' Exhibition - Cumming Arts Center - Cumming, Georgia

August 4th - October 1st, 2022.

https://sawneeart.org/hot-summer-nights-gallery-show


'Identity' Exhibition at Heart Art & Soul Metaphysical Shop & Gallery - Marietta, Georgia

August 13, 2022 - September 24th, 2022.

  • Self-Portrait in the Sew, Fabric, 2019.
  • Taylor's Three Chairs, Photography, 2019.


'Positively Thriving' Exhibition - Heart Art & Soul Metaphysical Shop & Gallery - Marietta, Georgia  

March 21st, 2022 - June 25th, 2022.

  • Forever Autumn Waterfall, Film Photography, Metal Print 11 in. x 14 in., 2020.

https://heart-soul-and-art.square.site/product/may-21-positively-thriving-juried-art-show-reception/2947


'45th Annual Lyndon House Art Exhibition' - Lyndon House, Athens, Georgia  

March 5th, 2020 – May 2nd, 2020

https://www.accgov.com/9884/45th-Juried-Exhibition 


'Assembly Exit Show' – University of Georgia,  Athens, Georgia

November 22nd, 2019 - December 13th, 2019

https://art.uga.edu/galleries/assembly-lamar-dodd-bfa-exit-show

https://art.uga.edu/events/assembly-lamar-dodd-bfa-exit-show-exhibition-reception


Projects:

Circle of FriendsAnimal Society Athens,Georgia                           December 2018

Open Studio Night Athens, Georgia                                                        November 2017

https://art.uga.edu/news-and-events/wall-show-foundations-students-view-through-march-14

Studio Foundations Show Athens,Georgia                                        April 2017


Publications:

Cumming Newspaper 'These Forsyth County artists are taking their work to the State Capitol" August 13, 2023.

https://www.forsythnews.com/life/arts-entertainment/these-forsyth-county-artists-are-taking-their-work-state-capitol/?fbclid=IwAR03KfV-lQr2KgGimXZbRny_GkfE8_hFNBcl2UCNOP4gIpSMLirBMlxG2Wc

'The Art of Georgia IV: Landscapes' - Georgia Council for the Arts Exhibit Guide (page 45 & 46)

https://gaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Exhibit-Guide-Art-of-Georgia-IV-Landscapes-1.pdf 

Voyage Raleigh Interview 

https://voyageraleigh.com/interview/conversations-with-taylor-hess/

Photographs taken for the Red and Black Newspaper

September 8, 2018 Article:    https://www.redandblack.com/athensnews/athens-clarke-county-library-receives-150-000-grant/article_57566542-b2e0-11e8-9e48-1fef988fbe23.html

October 5, 2017 Article:    https://www.redandblack.com/culture/home-sweet-home-achf-to-hold-mid-century-tour-of-modern-homes-in-celebration-of/article_178b5fb6-a95f-11e7-93a8-07840f3996bb.html

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