One‑Eyed Jack blends portraiture with symbolic distortion, creating a figure that feels both enigmatic and archetypal. Taylor layers oils, charcoal, paper fragments, and molten wax to build a textured, dimensional surface where identity becomes a shifting construct. The singular, emphasized eye becomes a focal point  part guardian, part trickster while surrounding patterns and collage elements deepen the sense of mystery. The result is a compelling, dream‑charged image that invites viewers to consider what is seen, hidden, and imagined.
Mixed Media Collage — oils, charcoal, paper, molten wax
16 x 16 x 1.5 inches on wood