Peachy the Magazine February March 2015 | Page 49

l ARTISAN SPOTLIGHT SPOTLIGHT: Taylor O. Thomas Blair Farris PHOTOGRAPHY BY Haley George WRITTEN BY Taylor O. Thomas is wise beyond her years. We first met her while she was exhibiting at the Sozo Gallery in Charlotte, NC. Her large-scale contemporary paintings are unique and captivating. Only in her early twenties, Taylor has the confidence and knowledge of a seasoned artist. Hannah Blanton, owner of Sozo Gallery, says, “Taylor’s works pull you in and leave you wanting to explore. She’s a spectacular example of a dynamic American abstract expressionist. Explore the lines, colors, depth, movement…discover FEBRUARY MARCH 2015 47