Tavon Taylor is a photography-based artist from Washington, DC. He uses visual narrative as a representation of his lived experience as a queer black adult. he questions concepts of beauty while creating detailed and delicate photographs through a black lens. Tavon finds strength in vulnerability. He creates images influenced by family and community through portraiture, styling, still life, and landscapes.
Education:
2016 - 2021: Massachusetts College of Art and Design
2012 - 2016: Duke Ellington School of The Arts
Exhibitions:
2019 - Sparring Partners Exhibition Windows | Boston, Ma
2020 - Sociedad Latina 2019 Class Celebration and Alumni Reunion | Boston, MA
2019 - Sociedad Latina 50th Anniversary Gala at the Museum of Fine Arts | Boston, MA
Online Exhibitions:
2020 - MassArt Annual Auction for Student Scholarships | Bidsquare
2019 - Griffin Museum Online Group Exhibition
2020 - Social Distancing Gallery Online Exhibition
Publications:
2020 - MassArt Photography Catalog
2020 - The Bay State Banner
2020 - LenCulture Critics' Choice
Awards:
2020 - New England Portfolio Reviews Scholarship Award with The Griffin Museum