Taylor's exhibit will be head at The Galleries at Cleveland State University
CLEVELAND, Oct. 2, 2014 — (PRNewswire) — Ms. Skull Face gazes past the all-seeing blind man. In a nearby room lives a carnival display of handwritten, drawn, and typed dreams and visions. Elsewhere, Bobby Darin wields a flamethrower, while lightning strikes Frankenstein's bride. Who modeled for the Frankenstein drawing? Why, the artist E.D. Taylor herself of course, standing nude with an easel in front of her full-length mirror. Taylor works with all kinds of media, ranging from charcoal to resin, in her studio that once served as a formal dining room.Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20141001/149811
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Much of Taylor's current, feverish output reflects her nine-day stay in the behavioral health services ward — formerly the psychiatric ward — of Lutheran Hospital. In December 2013, she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She is continuing treatment, and barring a medical breakthrough, will take medication to regulate the disease for the rest of her life. Meds don't stop mood swings completely, but they enable the artist to function outside of a hospital environment. The only good thing about the diagnosis is that there is a documented, if complicated, relationship between bipolar disorder and creativity. This might partly explain the restlessness and material exploration that characterize Taylor's artwork.
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Opening Reception: |
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Thursday, Jan. 15, 5:00–8:00 p.m. |
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TBA |
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Gallery Contact |
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Tim Knapp |
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Assistant Director |
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Phone: 216-687-2103 |
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The Galleries at CSU |
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1307 Euclid Avenue |
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Cleveland, OH 44115 |
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Gallery Hours: |
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Monday and Tuesday by appointment
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E.D. Taylor |
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Artist in Flux, LLC |
216-965-2209 |
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1137 Cook Avenue, Apt. 205 |
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Lakewood, Ohio 44107 |
SOURCE E.D. Taylor
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Web: http://www.edtaylorartist.com |