Taylor Hoppes
Waiting at the Window
Acrylic on canvas with television, 24”x28 1/4,” 2020.
I make art rooted in surreality, using art as a form of escapism. The playfulness and interactivity between the viewer and the abilities of mixed mediums confronts the traditionally-accepted way of viewing paintings. Inspirations of mine include trends in pop culture, cosmetics, environmentalism, and abstract sensation. Through these, I seek to recognize and capture the most “charming” aspects of life.
Currently, I am exploring the intersection of art and digital technology. My hobby of video editing has become an integral part of my practice as I consider the “future of painting”. Technologies such as augmented reality, video projection, and digital animation have motivated me to combine these with traditional art to provide a level of high interactivity to the viewing experience. "Waiting at the Window" is a painting that I have combined with a TV, cycling through different scenes.
Currently a Senior at Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Taylor will be graduating this May with a BFA in painting and a Minor in Art History. Her studies have taken her across the world, spending Fall of 2019 in Tokyo and currently studying in Rome. These experiences have greatly impacted her art, as she explores new landscapes and art-making practices. In her free time, Taylor enjoys playing video games, listening to music, playing the harp, and learning new languages.