Taygan Appleton

Taking inspiration from the landscapes I have travelled, I focus on textures both geological and organic. I explore these textures of the environment and abstractly translate them into glass. Glass as a material is extremely versatile and carries with it a mystery that allures the viewer as well as the maker.

Conceptually my work is centered on phenomenology. As a child I would run my fingers over precious objects exploring the textures and surfaces. Inquisitive by nature, I hoped that tracing these alluring objects would help to reveal their mysteries. As I pass my fingertips over the surface I linger in the ephemeral moment of a connection between myself and the object.

Glass is a seductive material that carries a pre-conceived fragility that creates an imaginary barrier. I explore this allure and boundary in my work. Being a tactile individual I strive to create objects that long to be touched. Within my practice I try to break the notion of fragility and allow the individual to experience my work both visually as well as physically.

11 products

Sm Golden Brown Bear - Petroff Gallery - - Taygan Crapo - bear
Taygan Appleton Sm Golden Brown Bear
$125.00
$125.00
Beaver Red Tail - Petroff Gallery - - Taygan Crapo - beaver
Taygan Appleton Beaver Red Tail
$125.00
$125.00
Apple with Gold - Petroff Gallery - -
Taygan Appleton Apple with Gold
$135.00
$135.00
Silk Knot Turquoise - Petroff Gallery - - Taygan Appleton - Silk Knot Turquoise
Taygan Appleton Silk Knot Turquoise
$750.00
$750.00
Silk Knot Lime Green - Petroff Gallery - - Taygan Appleton - Silk Knot Lime Green
Taygan Appleton Silk Knot Lime Green
$750.00
$750.00
Silk Knot Green Apple - Petroff Gallery - - Taygan Appleton - Silk Knot Green Apple, 3" x 7" x 4"
Taygan Appleton Silk Knot Green Apple
$825.00
$825.00
Silk Knot Strawberry Shortcake - Petroff Gallery - - Taygan Appleton - Silk Knot Strawberry Shortcake, 4.5" x 9" x 4.5"
Taygan Appleton Silk Knot Strawberry Shortcake
$1,400.00
$1,400.00
Silk Knot Blue Raspberry - Petroff Gallery - - Taygan Appleton - Silk Knot Blue Raspberry, 3.5" x 7" x 4"
Taygan Appleton Silk Knot Blue Raspberry
$925.00
$925.00
Silk Knot Cool Mint - Petroff Gallery - - Taygan Appleton - Silk Knot Cool Mint, 4" x 8.5" x 3.5"
Taygan Appleton Silk Knot Cool Mint
$1,200.00
$1,200.00
Silk Knot Steel Blue - Petroff Gallery - - Taygan Appleton - Silk Knot Steel Blue
Taygan Appleton Silk Knot Steel Blue
$1,100.00
$1,100.00
Silk Knot Amethyst - Petroff Gallery - - Taygan Appleton - Silk Knot Amethyst
Taygan Appleton Silk Knot Amethyst
$1,000.00
$1,000.00