Opening reception for "Unconditional," by Blake Taylor. Exhibit runs March 4–April 11.
Artist's Statement
Some dogs love to run. Some dogs love to have fun. While others just love to bask in the sun.
Some dogs roll over and pretend to play dead but only until it’s time to be fed.
Some dogs stay inside and sleep all day while others can’t wait to go outside and play.
Some eat homework and some naw on socks but every one of these dogs certainly rocks.
Some look to the sky while others will look you right in the eye.
Some say hi with a wave and wag of their tail while others announce themselves with a distinct wail.
Some quietly share their space with another of their kind while others refuse to take second place and be outshined.
Some are big and have furry coats while others are small and burly and always seem to be in a big hurry.
Some do grand tricks like chase after balls and sticks while others jump and leap and lose control of their feet when you wave a treat.
And yet, this makes one think; all of this ink refrains from saying which dog is best in show because there is one thing that is very well known: every dog is her or his own.
Artist's Bio
Blake Taylor is a photographer / educator. Originally born in Salt Lake City, his parents relocated to the Northeast outside of New York when he was three. Sixty years later Blake has come full circle: this Fall he recently moved back to permanently live in Salt Lake City. Although Blake has lived and worked in New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Montgomery, Alabama throughout his career, it is within Utah where he has been able to reconnect to his birthplace as well as with his parents’ spirits — especially within the mountains of Alta and Park City where his Mom and Dad taught skiing. It is also because of this circle that has made this fun street photography exhibit possible; a great homecoming gift to say the least.
AGE GROUP: | All Ages |
EVENT TYPE: | Exhibits | Arts & Creativity |
NOTE: The Main Library's Rooftop Terrace is closed for renovations.
Salt Lake City's Main Library, designed by internationally-acclaimed architect Moshe Safdie in conjunction with VCBO Architecture, opened in February 2003 and remains one of the most architecturally unique structures in Utah. This striking 240,000 square-foot structure houses more than 500,000 books and other materials, yet serves as more than just a repository of books and computers. It reflects and engages the city's imagination and aspirations. The structure embraces a public plaza, with shops and services at ground level, reading galleries above, and a 300-seat auditorium.
A multi-level reading area along the Glass Lens at the southern facade of the building looks out onto the plaza with stunning views of the city and Wasatch Mountains beyond. Spiraling fireplaces on four floors resemble a column of flame from the vantage of 200 East and 400 South. The Urban Room between the Library and the Crescent Wall is a space for all seasons, generously endowed with daylight and open to magnificent views.
