JALEN N. TAYLOR
Jalen Taylor, a multi-hyphenate artisan and therapist, channels her artistic prowess through the medium of collage and poetry, transforming it into a therapeutic journey that delves into the unconscious for profound healing. As a passionate artisan who practices the method of Soul Collage, Jalen uses her artwork to navigate the intricate layers of her identity as a Christian black queer woman. Through this expressive process, she uncovers the intricacies of self, addressing generational habits that have been both institutionally and socially imposed upon her and her lineage. Jalen weaves together threads of resilience, creativity, and introspection, offering a unique perspective on the transformative power of art in the realm of self-discovery and healing.
Jalen's collages, crafted on compact 4x4 inch or 6x4 inch cardstock, may be small in size, but their impact is mighty. This deliberate choice challenges both the artist and audience to hone in on essentials—encouraging a concentrated focus on the profound, the timely, and the elements deserving prominence, while gracefully sidelining distractions. Subsequently, she takes a moment with the collage to craft poems that articulate the revelations within her work.
In The Uncovering, Jalen Taylor embraces the belief that profound healing awaits each of us. This exhibition serves as an introspective journey, peeling back the layers to reveal the inner workings of that which plagues us to offer healing, restoration, and a liberating sense of release.