Andrew Taylor (painter)

Andrew Taylor is a contemporary British painter known for his large-scale, abstract paintings. His work often explores themes of memory, history, and the sublime, referencing both art historical precedents and personal experiences.

Taylor's paintings are characterized by their layered surfaces, built up through the application of paint, glazes, and other materials. He frequently employs a process of addition and subtraction, adding layers only to scrape, sand, or otherwise remove them, creating a sense of depth and history. This process results in richly textured surfaces that invite close examination.

He draws inspiration from a wide range of sources, including the landscape, particularly its ephemeral qualities, and the work of artists such as J.M.W. Turner, Gerhard Richter, and Cy Twombly. His colour palette is often muted and atmospheric, reflecting the subtle changes in light and atmosphere.

Taylor has exhibited extensively in the UK and internationally. His work is held in numerous public and private collections. He currently lives and works in [Location withheld due to lack of specific verifiable detail; this would need sourcing from a reliable source for encyclopedia standard].