Education
- BA Hons in Design, Goldsmiths, University of London (2015–2018)
- Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, Kingston University (2014–2015)
Charlie Haydn Taylor’s work explores themes of contemplation and isolation, navigating the intersection of the fictional and autobiographical. His pieces respond to the paradoxical loneliness experienced in urban environments—being surrounded by millions yet feeling isolated. By juxtaposing photography with flat, block-colored paint, Haydn Taylor crafts fictional realities that are simultaneously unfamiliar and recognizably grounded.
His works incorporate familiar objects—books, letters, household items, and consumer products—that guide viewers to form personal narratives within each scene. These references also critique society’s preoccupation with materialism and the alienating role of technology in human connection.
A striking balance of stillness and quietude defines his visual language, achieved through his methodical integration of collage and painting. His works invite viewers to engage both as participants and as detached observers, examining the divide between public and private personas.
Since 2020, Haydn Taylor has exhibited extensively across the UK and gained significant recognition in Asia, with solo exhibitions in Seoul and Beijing. He remains active in the contemporary art scene of Jersey, Channel Islands, his birthplace.
His works are part of several prestigious private collections, including two major royal collections.
