CV 2026
Zachary Taylor
Born in Logansport, IN.
Living in Los Angeles, CA.
Education
- MFA: 2013–2015 MFA Visual Arts, Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL.
- BFA: 1997–2000 BFA Fine Arts from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL.
- 1994–1997 Fine Art study at Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
Residencies
- July 2013: White Oak Conservation Plantation, Yulee, FL. Land Art and sculpture study.
Grants and Fellowships
- 2013–2015 Mark and Kimbra Walter Fellowship. Jacksonville University.
- 1999 School of the Art Institute of Chicago Fellowship Grant.
- 1998 School of the Art Institute of Chicago Travel Grant.
Exhibitions and Projects
2024
- August 23–25th: TRYST ART FAIR — New paintings on view with DMST Atelier. Del Amo Crossing/Torrence Art Museum, Torrence, CA.
- “Dem Young Boys” (Assistant Director). Arthouse comedy film written/directed by Ian Eastin. Filmed in January 2024, Currently in Post-production.
2016
- Linda Warren Projects: Solo Exhibition of painting and sculpture. October–December 2016.
- MAMA Gallery: New sculptural painting work on display. September 2016.
- “Los Feliz Museum of Contemporary Art” Inaugural Exhibition. An exhibition, an installation, and performance in Los Angeles, CA. Feb. 2016.
2015
- MAMA Gallery: Inaugural exhibition group show. MAMA Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. Dec. 2014–Jan. 2015.
- Linda Warren Projects: New sculptural work on display from MFA Thesis study at Jacksonville Univ.
2014
- MFA Summer exhibition at Alexander Brest Museum of Fine Art, Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL. August of 2014.
- Linda Warren Projects: Recent paintings on display. Chicago, IL.
2013
- “Mars...” Sound Sculpture Performance. Beach Plaza Hotel. Miami Beach, FL. Dec.
- “Strange Places” Exhibition of Site-Specific artwork. White Oak Conservation Plantation. Yulee, FL. July 2013.
2012
- Carter&Citizen Gallery: Culver City, CA. Sound performance, March 2012.
2011
- NEXT ART FAIR: Exhibition of Emerging Art. Special exhibit sculpture and performance. Represented by Linda Warren Gallery. Chicago, IL. Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL.
- “POD OF ABSENCE” Sound Performance at Hyde Park Art Center, Chicago, IL.
- “BACK STABBETH” Various spontaneous public sound performances with art collective known as, “Back Stabbeth”. Los Angeles, CA.
2010
- “FINISHED...” Collaborative Exhibition with Aaron Williams. Oct–Nov 2010. Linda Warren Gallery, Chicago.
- “LET’S GET NERVOUS!” DIY Gallery. Group sound exhibition. Los Angeles.
- ART CHICAGO 2010 Merchandise Mart: Linda Warren Gallery, Chicago.
- “PRETTY RAD” DIY Gallery. Collaboration exhibition. March 2010.
2009
- ART CHICAGO 2009 Merchandise Mart: Chicago, IL.
2008
- DIY Gallery group show. March 2008. Los Angeles, CA.
- ART CHICAGO 2008 Merchandise Mart: Linda Warren Gallery, Chicago, IL.
- “SOMEWHERE, ELSEWHERE” Linda Warren Gallery. Group show. Dec.
2007
- NEW WORK Linda Warren Gallery — Solo Show. Chicago, IL.
- DIY Gallery May 26th–June 15th. Los Angeles, CA.
- ART CHICAGO 2007 Merchandise Mart: Chicago, IL.
2006
- MCA Museum of Contemporary Art Annual benefit auction. Chicago, IL.
- NEW WORK Linda Warren Gallery on Exhibit June–July 2006.
- SUPERFANTASTIC PRODUCTION group exhibit. Porto, Portugal.
- “FRESH START” One-night exhibition, McCall Foundation. Santa Monica, CA.
- ART LA Santa Monica, CA.
- “ULTIMATE GARAGE SALE II” exhibition, Society for Contemporary Art. Chicago.
2005
- NEW WORK Linda Warren Gallery June–July. Chicago, IL.
- ART CHICAGO 2005 Linda Warren Gallery, Chicago.
2004
- “OUT OF A CORNER” Linda Warren Gallery, Chicago, IL.
2003
- ART BOAT 2003: Performance and exhibition at Navy Pier, Chicago, IL.
- “PRESENTING…” Green Room Gallery, Chicago, IL.
2002
- “SHOWTEL” A one-night, site-specific exhibition at Hotel Biba. West Palm Beach, FL.
2000
- “STOCK” painting exhibition at Sixspace Gallery, Chicago.
Solo Exhibitions
- 2016 — Los Feliz Museum of Contemporary Art: February 2016. Los Angeles, CA.
- 2016 — Linda Warren Projects: October–December 2016. Chicago, IL.
- 2007 — NEW WORK Linda Warren Gallery. Oct. 19th–Nov. 24th. Chicago, IL.
- 2006 — NEW WORK Linda Warren Gallery. Chicago, IL.
Collaborative Exhibitions
- 2010 — FINISHED, A Collaborative Exhibition. Oct.–Nov. 2010. Linda Warren Gallery, Chicago, IL.
- 2010 — PRETTY RAD, DIY Gallery: March 2010.
Commissions
- Private: Numerous private art commissions.
Collections
- Corporate: Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Chicago, IL. Flashpoint Academy, Chicago, IL.
- Private: Numerous private art collections in the USA, Europe and Canada.
Representation
- Linda Warren Projects
Publications
- Odd Mailing #2: Limited production art book. Published by artist Conrad Freiburg at Analogyshop.com. Released Nov. 2012.
- Zach Taylor: New Work. Exhibition catalog for Solo Exhibit at Linda Warren Gallery, Chicago, IL. Oct.–Nov. 2007. Blurb Press. Blurb.com. Pub. 11/2007.
Bibliography
- StareHouse.com: Class Action. A Blog Essay and Interview about Jacksonville Univ. MFA Visual Arts Program. Interview and artwork image. Posted July 25th, 2013.
- New City: Recommended Review: Zach Taylor and Aaron Williams/Linda Warren Gallery, Chicago, IL. November 2010.
- DirtyThirdStreets.com, review of Pretty Rad. 4-3-2010.
- LA Weekly online review of “Pretty Rad”, The Chic Leak Blog “double Duty”. 3-22-2010.
- Centerstage Chicago (weekly pub.) Solo show review — Oct. 30th, 2007.
- New City Chicago (weekly pub.) Solo show review — Oct. 26th, 2007.
- Chicago Reader, June 17th, 2005. Image of Painting, 1972, Tan. Page 34.
- Juxtapose Art Magazine. Summer Special 2004 (image of painting).
- Centerstage (Chicago) Review of show. “Out of a Corner”. Thurs. August 25th, 2004.
- Chicago Journal. Thurs. March 18th, 2004 (image).
- Chicago Sun Times Weekend Plus. Fri. February 27th, 2004.
- Chicago Reader, Dec. 9th, 1998. Article on Volume3, 40-hour art Occasion. Page 54.
Membership
- SAG/AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) — Stunt Drivers Union Member.
Charity Benefits and Fine Art Donations
- Pieces Of Heaven Charity art auction benefit for The Art Of Elysium. Los Angeles 2015, 2016.
- Cass County Historical Society: Logansport, IN. Landscape oil painting donated upon request. 2010.
- Museum of Contemporary Art of Chicago Benefit Auction 2006: Aug. 28th at Museum of Contemporary Art of Chicago.
- Ultimate Garage Sale: Society for Contemporary Art of Chicago benefit for MCA. Chicago, IL. February 2006.
- Fresh StArt: Contemporary Art Charity Benefit. Santa Monica, CA. April 2006.