taylor Williamson

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Visual Artist

A colorful abstract portrait of a woman with short hair, looking to the side. The background features geometric shapes in blue, beige, and black.

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Meet the Artist

Taylor Williamson is a South Side Chicago visual artist and Cum Laude BFA graduate of Benedict College. His work tells stories of culture, resilience, and transformation through bold, emotional imagery.

In 2025 Williamson booked two Chicago shows and was selected as a “Curator Pick”, this reflected both his skill and tenacity. Taylor has also led paint-and-sip sessions, explored body painting, and completed commissioned works that highlight his range.

He is the co-illustrator of How to Be a Princess, expanding his artistry into children's storytelling and cultural representation.

Gallery

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A colorful abstract portrait of a young man with a beard, styled hair, and a serious expression, set against a purple background.
Graffiti-style artwork of a broken heart with orange and red colors, outlined in black, with black drips at the bottom.
A collage-style artwork of a muscular man with long hair and a beard, holding a blue and white card above his head. The man has a championship belt with the WWE logo around his waist. There is a stylized letter 'P' on the left, a Playing Card king of spades on the right, and a red sticker with the word 'STANDARD' on the upper right. The background is black with torn paper textures.
Abstract artwork featuring a house and a clock within layered geometric shapes in shades of blue, black, white, and gray.
Pink background with cartoon girl wearing a crown and a green striped top, waving. Text at the top reads 'How to Become a Princess'.
Colorful abstract artwork featuring geometric shapes, bold lines, and patterns with a background of white symbols on a dark blue backdrop.
Colorful graffiti-style drawing of a stylized face with exaggerated features, including green ears, a green nose, yellow eyebrows, blue hair, pink eyes with blue pupils, and a mouth showing gold teeth.
Colorful caricature drawing of a bald man with a beard and prominent facial features, with a partially completed second character in the background.
A grayscale painting of a man with a beard, wearing a baseball cap, looking to the side with a thoughtful expression. The background features geometric shapes in yellow, white, and black. The artist's signature and the year 2020 are visible in the bottom right corner.

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Notable Work

Poster for the Black Boy Art Show in Chicago featuring artist Taylor Williamson, scheduled for May 24 at Navy Pier Festival Hall. The poster has black, yellow, blue, and white colors with geometric shapes, and includes a black-and-white photo of Taylor Williamson wearing glasses, a cap, and a hoodie.

“I am struck by the use of abstraction with figures. The strong mix of street contemporary geometric abstraction, and what I interpret as a dash of cultural commentary is compelling”

-Clairessa Golden, Marketing Consultant

Curator Pick,

Wicker Fine Arts Fair, 2025

Featured Artist,

Black Boy Art Show, 2026

Selected Artist,

Pancake and Booze Art Show, 2025

Cum Laude Honors Graduate,

Benedict College, Fine Arts, 2014

Lead Illustrator,

How To Become a Princess Book, 2025

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