Marcel Taylor

Born in Houston, TX, Marcel Taylor was exposed to art at a young age. In 1988, he was accepted as a scholarship recipient in the fine arts program at Howard University. Under the guidance of Alfred Smith, Winston Kennedy, and others, Taylor developed his painting style. He also studied African art, Western art, and global architecture.

Since receiving his BA in 1992, Taylor has volunteered as an art instructor with several youth organizations and, in 1996, he cofounded the SAGE Collective, a diverse group of visual and performing artists. In this role, Taylor helped organize and sponsor art exhibitions and expose youth to art. In 1997, Taylor was awarded a residency at the Art-Omi international artists’ colony in upstate New York, where he was inspired by mentor Sam Gilliam. Taylor travels to urban centers in the US and abroad to study the local art and architecture. In 2017, he received an MA from Lesley University.