About the Artist
In the Studio 2021
Sandra Taggart energizes her work with her need to understand the essence of the physical and metaphysical components of our world directly and through telescopes and microscopes. Motivated by curiosity, wonder, awe, reverence and apprehension she has knowledge in a number of fields, including; the fundamental workings of the universe, time, the environment, biodiversity and social upheaval & disintegration.
Taggart uses paint, crystals, glitter, gel pens, pencils, pastels, performance, and video to explore and interpret her findings of our earth and the universe. Her process varies depending on what she deems the best way to present her thoughts. She either begin with an idea of how things work e.g. time or the universe, or she is moved by current events or sometimes she is simply inspired by an image - usually of something evoking a strong emotion. The completed works result from exploration and contemplation of science, nature, and the human experience.
Taggart lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. She has a joint BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the University of Chicago. In addition, Taggart did graduate work in Educational Psychology at NYU and Hunter College holds a certificate in Computer Science also from NYU and studied botanical drawing at The New York Botanical Garden. In 2011, Taggart constructed the book "A Sketchbook for the Short History of the Universe" that was exhibited widely in the United States at notable institutions such as Hyde Park Art Center (Chicago, IL), .....In 2014, she was the recipient of a CAF Grant from the Brooklyn Arts Council. Taggart had a solo show at FiveMyles Gallery in Brooklyn in 2014 followed, in 2016, by an enactment of her performance entitled "About Time." Her work has been exhibited in numerous museums and galleries throughout the United States including the Hammond Museum and Gardens (Salem, NY) and the Austin Museum of Art (TX).