Taylor Griffith is a multi-disciplinary artist from Oakland, California, currently living and working in Los Angeles. He obtained his BA in Photography from the University of La Verne in 2019, and in 2021, he received an MFA from Art Center College of Design.
Taylor's work focuses on the relationship between the living ocean and humans. He employs a multi-medium approach to explore the interdisciplinary nexus of art and science in the natural and unnatural world. His artistic practice encompasses photography, sculpture, time-based media, and printmaking. He frequently collaborates with scientists, artists, and organizations, venturing into the field to collect imagery, audio recordings, notes, and samples that are later distilled into a cohesive body of work. His art aims to foster ongoing conversations about the challenges our planet faces and serves as a lens to alter our perception of time and space, prompting contemplation of the surreal world we inhabit. In 2022, Taylor was nominated as a permanent artist in residence at Altasea, where he maintains a studio practice and engages with the local community in partnership with the organization. Taylor's artwork and video projects have been exhibited globally in galleries and institutions.
In Taylor's other professional life, he works as a cinematographer and filmmaker, specializing in underwater and deep-sea imagery. He has contributed images and provided consulting services for projects involving clients such as National Geographic, Blue Planet II, Mission Blue, and the United Nations. In all his creative endeavors, Taylor consistently seeks to inspire a deeper connection between humanity and the intricate wonders of our natural world.