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Tony Taylor is an oil painter based in Toronto. After
completing an MA in Painting at University of the
Arts London in 2008, he further expanded on the
body of work he started there into what could be
described as an obsession to portray public figures
as animals which more accurately portray them.
Tony progressed from politicians and economists
talking at World Economic Forum meetings, to the
Royal Family, CEOs, and now focuses on inspirational musicians.
LET'S JUST SEE WHAT
TOMORROW BRINGS
By Tony Taylor
Artist Statement
Tony's piece is about staying optimistic about advances in brain health and
science. He uses a grizzly bear to represent Gord Downie as a symbol of
courage – something Downie exuded, especially when facing his brain cancer
diagnosis and continuing to tour and speak about issues close to his heart.
Staying optimistic and being courageous in the face of adversity are just two
of the virtues the artist has learned from Downie and tries to practice daily.
The autumn leaves are a metaphor for the cycles in life we go through,
constantly changing both physically and spiritually.
