Taygan Appleton, Cochrane 

 Taking inspiration from the landscapes I have travelled; I focus on textures both geological and organic. I explore these textures of the environment and abstractly translate them into glass. Glass as a material is extremely versatile and carries with it a mystery that allures the viewer as well as the maker. 

Conceptually my work is centered on phenomenology. As a child I would run my fingers over precious objects exploring the textures and surfaces. Inquisitive by nature, I hoped that tracing these alluring objects would help to reveal their mysteries. As I pass my fingertips over the surface, I linger in the ephemeral moment of a connection between myself and the object. Glass is a seductive material that carries a pre-conceived fragility that creates an imaginary barrier. I explore this allure and boundary in my work.  

I graduated from Alberta University for the Arts with a BFA in Glass and was awarded the Board of Governors award in May 2018. I am now pursuing a career as a multi-media artist enjoying my life as a Glass Blower and photographer.