Tay Dall
Contemporary Abstract Artist, Tay Dall
“My style of painting was probably always there. It was a gradual evolution of constant experimentation, re-evaluation that over time changed into abstraction, away from its beginnings in figuration. This is clearly seen by looking at the progression of older work up to what I am currently working on. My style is defiantly recognizable but it changes and evolves constantly.
In retrospect my early work was far darker and there was less color and I relied more on drawing from nature than from my own inner perceptions and imagination. My early works were drawing from real life, with less unknown elements for the viewer to interpret When I moved to America, my work became brighter and more colourful. Upon returning to South Africa, my work went into a whole new dimension becoming more direct and bolder. My work now is more esoteric leaving more to the viewer’s imagination. “
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About Tay
Tay Dall’s work embodies an energy and passion with imaginative mediums, subjects, themes, colours, and styles that continue to surpass all expectations of the current art trends South Africa has to offer. Her work, when viewed in person is unique and unforgettable as can be attested by the hundreds of private and corporate collectors who have invested in her artistic vision.
Born in Cape Town in 1966, Tay began doing art classes at the early age of 8 years old, finally finishing her education with a Bachelors in Fine Arts from the Michaelis School of Art at the University of Cape Town. In 1988 Tay immigrated with her family to Los Angeles, California where she worked in the film industry, studied computer graphics, and began exhibiting her work in various venues in her free time. Her eminent success in America led to a full-time career as an artist.
Tay Dall’s art has been shown in more than 90 exhibitions throughout the world. Her work is represented by over 30 local and international galleries. Needing to be closer to her roots, Tay returned to South Africa permanently in 1995 where she currently paints from her studio in the beautiful seaside village of Hermanus in the Western Cape.
”As a working artist I am also an entrepreneur, so integrity is paramount in both disciplines of my career. Staying honest and true is the only way to be taken seriously and survive as a woman, as a careerist and as an artist. Appreciation and respect is the ultimate reward for my hard work.” - Tay Dall