It's Already in the Wood: The Afro-Welsh Sculpture of Raymond Charles Taylor by Glenn Jordan, Liz Taylor & Phil Cope, ISBN 1898317151

Presentation copy inscribed and signed by Elizabeth Taylor - the sculptor's widow - to the top left hand side of the title page thus:
"To. Vin & Ade Thank you for being a very good friend. Elizabeth M. Taylor"; Published in 2006 to accompany the exhibition of the same name which was launched at Butetown History & Arts Centre on 21 May 2006, published by Butetown History & Arts Centre, Cardiff, 94pp., text generally in decent order albeit with slight browning to page edges, slight staining to the bottom right hand side of the title page, some creasing to some of the page edges, slight staining to the page extremities at the very bottom, edge wear to covers/corners/top & bottom of spine with slight browning to both covers, a crease to the rear bottom left hand corner plus some creasing to the left hand & top edges, in addition both front & rear have some marks & scratches. NB: The book has a slightly perfumey odour to it.


It's Already in the Wood explores the neo-African sculptures of Raymond Charles Taylor (1935-1998), a self taught artist who was born in Wales of a West Indian father and an Irish mother. His intriguing artwork, produced during a long period of disability, is the result of cultural blending and profound personal experience. Ray Taylor sculpted as an observer of life, especially his own. His art was never intended to be shown to the general public yet it addresses themes - such as relationships, shame, guilt, ageing, disability, despair, horror and death - that are part of our common humanity.




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