Below is a list of opportunities, past and present, to view my work. Feel free to contact me directly to schedule a studio visit.
For further inquiries on available inventory:
Emily Friedman Fine Art (Los Angeles, CA)
Photography courtesy Amie Santavicca
2023
Homecoming
October 12 - December 6, 2023
Davidson College’s Van Every/Smith Galleries present Homecoming, a group exhibition featuring nine accomplished alums. Drawing on practices that rely on seeking, selecting, composing, arranging, and manipulating, the works presented evoke a tangible connection to and deep reliance on process and materials in the communication of each artist’s unique conceptual ideas.
2021
Immersion
March 26 - April 11, 2021
Piermarq* presents the work of two gestural painters, Thorbjørn Bechmann and Taylor O. Thomas, in an exhibition that immerses viewers into tantalizing sensory experiences and fresh ways of feeling. The show will be open to the public in Sydney, Australia from March to April, and inquiries can be directed to info@piermarq.com.ua.
Interview with Whitehot Magazine
February 3, 2021
“Taylor came out of months of quarantine with an explosively expressive energy that she carried through right into her work. The title of her viewing room, Period Comma Sunset is a snapshot of 2020 from her perspective, capturing the warped and unpredictable sense of time, day in and day out.” Learn more about this series and read the interview with Whitehot Magazine here.
2020
Period Comma Sunset
November 12, 2020 - January 30, 2021
LAUNCH F18 is delighted to present Period Comma Sunset, a show proudly showcasing 15 of Thomas’s recent works on paper. This series involves remarkably distinct moments, at a uniquely expressive time in history. It is because of this current place in time that the works take form, embodying the space and shape of this period in which we find ourselves. Qs: info@launchf18.com
Spring to Action
April 15 - May 31, 2020
“In an effort to support NYC and the world in the ongoing battle against COVID-19, Monica King Contemporary is launching an online benefit exhibition, “Spring to Action,” with 25% of each sale going directly to Feed the Frontlines, a bold local initiative that has made a huge statement of support to the NYC community by providing tens of thousands of free meals to the hospital workers around the city working tirelessly around the clock to end this global pandemic and save lives.” -MKC
To learn more and view the virtual exhibition, visit the show on Artsy.
Mirror Eye
January 3 - 5, 2020
Young Space and Far x Wide presents Mirror Eye, a three-day group exhibition at Ortega y Gasset Projects in Brooklyn, NY benefiting Art Start. This exhibition showcases exceptional work by early-career and emerging artists, and 50% of proceeds from sales support the mission of New York City nonprofit organization Art Start in their continuing mission to identify and nurture young people through art!
Please direct all inquiries regarding available works to Kate Mothes of Young Space or Jessica Cannon of Far x Wide.
2019
Two Silences Leaning Together
August 15 - September 12, 2019
“ The silence of the air, the silence of the trees: two silences leaning together, leaning up towards the hot sky”. — The Peregrine, J.A. Baker
In/Passing will present its public opening of Two Silences Leaning Together on August 15th, from 3-7pm in Morningside Heights, NYC. Please contact the gallery for address information.
Magic Wave
July 15 - August 4, 2019
Young Space is pleased to present Magic Wave, encompassing the work of 27 emerging artists from around the world who work across a wide variety of media and subject matter, co-curated by New York-based artist-curator Mark Joshua Epstein and Kate Mothes of Young Space.
Future Starts Slow
June 29 - August 17, 2019
LAUNCH F18 is delighted to present Future Starts Slow, a group exhibition featuring the work of Corinne Bernard, Chiaozza, Nathan Dilworth, Erika Mahr, Dan Perkins, Taylor O. Thomas and Rose Vickers. The exhibition opens on Saturday, June 29th and is on view through August 17, 2019. Please join us of the opening reception on Saturday, June 29th from 6-9 PM.
Crocodile Tears
June 8-9, 2019
Come enjoy Young Space’s Group Exhibition during Greenpoint Open Studios!
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 8, 6-8pm
Opening times: Saturday 12-8pm / Sunday 12-5pm
Address: Morgan Fine Arts and Film Center, 649 Morgan Ave., Brooklyn, New York
Interview with You Wanted a List
April 2019
Thomas discusses everything from her creative process and painting tools to her visual influences and studio play list. Check out the interview here.
Supper
April 5 - 27, 2019
sup·per /ˈsəpər/ noun - an evening meal, typically a light or informal one. "We had a delicious cold supper." Deli Grocery New York presents Supper, a group exhibition opening in Brooklyn this spring.
Interview with Innovate Artist Grants
March 2019
Innovate Artist Grants recently launched their online platform, awarding Thomas as one of two inaugural award recipients. Click here to read the interview on Thomas’s work and studio process.
Extra Butter: 2019 MFA Graduation Exhibition
March 29 – May 4, 2019
USF Contemporary Art Museum
This annual exhibition features Master’s Thesis work by the 3rd year Master of Fine Arts candidates in the USF School of Art and Art History. The 2019 MFAs are Patrick Blocher, Christian Cortes Martinez, Christopher Evans, Muriel Holloway, James Mastroni, Laura Kim Meckling, Carolina Miles, Eric Ondina, Jason Pinckard, Jake Troyli and Taylor O. Thomas. Extra Butter: 2019 MFA Graduation Exhibition is supported in part by the USF School of Art and Art History.
2018
Artist in Residence at Deli Grocery New York
August 1 - 17th
Thomas will serve as Deli Grocery New York’s Artist in Residence during the month of August. To schedule a studio visit or inquire about works created during the residency, please contact the gallery.
Re-Lined at
Sozo Gallery
Opening July 27th, 7-8:30pm | Artist Talk with Adam Justice at 7pm. This solo exhibition of recent paintings will run through August. Please contact the gallery for inquiries or private viewings.
LaGrange Art Museum Southeast Regional Exhibition
February 16 - April 20, 2018
Body Inscription will be included at the LaGrange Art Museum alongside other artworks representative of artists living and working in the Southeastern U.S. The exhibition opening will be February 16, 2018 from 7-9pm, with an award ceremony and words from the jurors.
2017
Countdown to a Cure NYC
November 9, 2017
Six paintings headed to Chelsea Pier in support of Nephcure Kidney International's Countdown to a Cure NYC. Proceeds from painting sales made during and after the event will go toward NKI's efforts to expand kidney disease research and awareness. Learn more about Thomas’s relationship with NKI and the gala event on her collaboration page.
Context II at the Foundry Art Centre
August 4 - September 15, 2017
How Comfort Comes is included in a show of works that emphasize interactions (both subtle and obvious) between literary and visual arts. Poet and essayist, Jason N. Vasser, served as the juror for the Context II exhibition held at Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles, Missouri.
LA Artcore 3rd Annual Competition and Exhibition
August 3 - 27, 2017
Shapes of Doubt and Lose Myself at Night were shipped to Los Angeles for LA Artcore's annual exhibition at the Brewery Annex Gallery.
Artist in Residence at Benaco Arte
Thomas will be one of four artists in residence at Benaco Arte this May and June. The artist residency is located in the quaint town of Sirmione, Brescia, set off the coast of Lake Garda in Northern Italy.
USF 41st Juried Art Exhibition
March 31 - April 14, 2017
Let Her Eat Light is one of two paintings included in USF's juried exhibition at Carolyn M. Wilson Gallery. Art Critic Jerry Saltz gives the show a thumbs up while serving as the university’s Kennedy Family Artist Lecturer. For exhibition open hours, please visit the gallery website.
Over Rules
February 11 - March 10, 2016
Articles Gallery is pleased to present Over Rules, a two person exhibition of works by painter Taylor O. Thomas and sculptor Nancy Cervenka. In this exhibition, Cervenka's ongoing exploration of movie film as sculptural material is paired with the wildly gestural mixed media works of Thomas. Both artists use unconventional materials to create strong linear marks that defy two and three dimensional picture planes. For more information on available works and exhibition hours, please visit the gallery website.
Music and Masterpieces
August 25, 2017
Thomas’s painting, Finding Foundation, is currently available for purchase through the Thisbe & Noah Scott Foundation. The foundation’s 7th annual art auction will raise funds and awareness for children affected by pediatric neuromuscular disease. Visit the foundation website to learn more.
Taylor O. Thomas : The Chase
March 4 - 6, 2017
This solo exhibition will present drawings and select paintings from Thomas’s recent series, The Chase, to the Tampa Bay community. The show is curated Katherine Gibson of Arthouse3. Be sure to check out 83 Degrees 's article that discusses the exhibition and its collaborators.
2015
Interview with The Morning Stir
July 12, 2015
Thomas will be speaking with Cristina M. Wilson, founder and owner of The Morning Stir podcast, about navigating the intersection between art, branding, spirituality, and future goals. Tune in!
Edge and Over
July 16 - August 1, 2015
The Swell Gallery is pleased to present Edge and Over, an exhibition co-curated by artists Julia Blume, Taylor O. Thomas, and Ashley Rowland. The show brings together diverse works by MFA candidates of San Francisco Art Institute.
ArtAscent
ArtAscent Art & Literature Journal is an international publication showcasing emerging artists and writers from around the world. Two works from Thomas’s Autobiographies series are featured in journal’s current issue, which highlights artistic approaches to making manifest our concepts of the "unknown." Read the digital publication here.
Interview with Peachy the Mag
February, 2015
Thomas shares her current studio process and upcoming work directions in this February feature of Peachy the Magazine. Take a look at the publication’s online archive here.
2014
Interview with The Road Gallery
December, 2014
Neil Jacobs, Owner and Curator at The Road Gallery, interviews gallery artist Taylor O. Thomas about her journey as a young artist and the personal history that weaves into her current work. The interview is published and available online via the UK art blog, Palette Pages.
Influenced Art at Warehouse242
November 2013 - January 2014
The Gallery at Warehouses242 presents Influenced Art, a thought-provoking exhibition and collaboration between artists across the globe, local children of Charlotte, NC, and Rwandan artifacts. With this project comes the hope of inspiring new learning opportunities for people of all races, ages, and backgrounds. For more insight on the experience, visit Thomas’s collaboration page.
ABC's Nashville
Episode 221, air date: May 7, 2014, 10PM EST
Grid in Blue and Under Covers and were recently hung in select scenes for ABC's country drama, Nashville. Keep your eyes peeled for Thomas’s paintings as they pop up in the set's hospital hallways.
2013
Artist Residency at JC Thomas Marketing
Thomas will serve as JC Thomas Marketing‘s first Artist in Residence, taking over one of their spaces creating a dialogue between her material practice and the digital practices within their marketing arena.