Noah Taylor
Born
Noah Taylor was born in Switzerland. He spent much of his childhood near Austin, Texas.
Early Life
Taylor began welding sculpture at the age of eleven. Following an unsuccessful experience within formal schooling, he pursued a more practical and creative path through art and craft education. Alongside his artistic development, he undertook a variety of occupations, including working as a motorcycle courier in London, shop design and fitting in Wiesbaden, Germany, and contributing to the development of a prototype mini-hydroelectric turbine near Harare, Zimbabwe.
Education
Taylor completed a Foundation Art course before earning a BA (First Class Honours) in Fine Art Sculpture from Ravensbourne College of Art & Design. He later undertook a year of blacksmithing training at Hereford College of Art & Design.
Career
Taylor has worked as an artist, designer, maker, educator, and metalwork specialist across several decades. Since 2014, he has served as Crafts Resource Manager at Plymouth College of Art, following earlier roles there as Workshop Supervisor and Part-time Lecturer, and later as Lecturer in Higher Education Contemporary Crafts.
Between 1998 and 2013, he was a non-remunerated Director of Flameworks Creative Arts Facility. He also taught Art History and 3D/Sculpture part-time at Cornwall College from 2002 to 2012. Taylor has maintained an ongoing independent practice as an Artist and Designer/Maker since 1986.
Materials
Taylor’s practice reflects a longstanding fascination with materials and crafted objects, particularly metal, wood, glass, and stone. His background in welding technology and blacksmithing strongly informs his sculptural approach and technical processes.
Style & Subject
Taylor’s work is driven by broad-ranging curiosity and an intuitive, exploratory approach to making. Rather than focusing narrowly on a single academic discipline or subject, he embraces creative connections formed through observation, movement, and experimentation.
His influences and interests include antiques, architecture, old tools, lightning bolts, wheels, roadside shrines, mythology, religion, sculpture, furniture, Renaissance art, Art Deco design, transport machinery, islands, deserts, museums, and collections. These diverse references combine to shape a body of work characterised by material sensitivity, imaginative association, and a fascination with both historical artefacts and symbolic forms.
Noah Taylor sculpture for sale from The Sculpture Park is detailed below:
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Contemporary £3,100 inc VATLarge Metal Cactus Plant Garden Sculpture – Euphorbia Ferrum (Iron Euphorbia) by Noah Taylor (Unique)
Euphorbia Ferrum (Iron Euphorbia) by Noah Taylor, Formed, fabricated and plasma cut steel section, finished with Owatrol oil and pigments
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Contemporary £3,600 inc VATLarge Metal Plant Garden Sculpture – Aloe Hierro (Iron Aloe) by Noah Taylor (Unique)
Aloe Hierro (Iron Aloe) by Noah Taylor, Formed, fabricated steel section and spheres, finished with Owatrol oil and pigments
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Abstract £900 inc VATSmall Brass Figurative Surreal Sculpture – Baast by Noah Taylor (Unique)
Baast by Noah Taylor, Patinated Brass
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Abstract £1,020 inc VATSmall Patinated Brass Animal Sculpture – Heron by Noah Taylor (Unique)
Heron by Noah Taylor, Patinated Brass
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Abstract £840 inc VATTabletop Metal Surreal Figurative Sculpture – Deadelus Escaping Lizards by Noah Taylor
Deadelus Escaping Lizards by Noah Taylor, Patinated Brass & Copper
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Abstract £900 inc VATTabletop Metal Surreal Figurative Sculpture – Spitfire Cock (“Battle of Britain”?) by Noah Taylor (Unique)
Spitfire Cock (“Battle of Britain”?) by Noah Taylor, Patinated Brass & Copper
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Abstract £900 inc VATTabletop Metal Surreal Bird Sculpture – Ibis No. 2 by Noah Taylor (Unique)
Ibis No. 2 by Noah Taylor, Patinated Brass & Copper
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Abstract £528 inc VATTabletop Metal Surreal Animal Sculpture – If (Flying Pig) by Noah Taylor (Unique)
If (Flying Pig) by Noah Taylor, Patinated Brass & Copper
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Abstract £696 inc VATTabletop Metal Surreal Figurative Sculpture – Hermes in the Pacific by Noah Taylor (Unique)
Hermes in the Pacific by Noah Taylor, Patinated Brass & Copper
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Abstract £624 inc VATTabletop Metal Surreal Figurative Sculpture – Sirens by Noah Taylor (Unique)
Sirens by Noah Taylor, Patinated Brass & Copper
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Abstract £900 inc VATTabletop Metal Surreal Bird Sculpture – Ibis No. 1 by Noah Taylor (Unique)
Ibis No. 1 by Noah Taylor, Patinated Brass & Copper
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Abstract £696 inc VATTabletop Metal Surreal Figurative Sculpture – Hermes in Africa by Noah Taylor (Unique)
Hermes in Africa by Noah Taylor, Patinated Brass & Copper
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Abstract £420 inc VATTabletop Metal Surreal Animal Sculpture – Rocking Horse Box by Noah Taylor (Unique)
Rocking Horse Box by Noah Taylor, Patinated Brass & Copper
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Abstract £660 inc VATTabletop Mixed Metal Figurative Surreal Sculpture – Canopus by Noah Taylor (Unique)
Canopus by Noah Taylor, Patinated Brass & Copper
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Abstract £10,800 inc VATLarge Steel Abstract Sculpture – The Miraculous Arrival by Land and Sea of the Saint into the West by Noah Taylor (Unique)
The Miraculous Arrival by Land and Sea of the Saint into the West by Noah Taylor, Forged and fabricated steel
Artists Statement: ‘The work alludes to the mythical ways by which certain Saints during the early centuries AD visited these shores to spread Christianity. Millstones, leaves and other fantastical craft were employed. Referring to our modern world, this version has similarities to a Windsurfer, Stand Up Paddle Board, Windcart and Skateboard. The Saint steering his way into the Westcountry bears resemblance to the logo of the iconic 60???s television series. He, like his ship, is only partially incorporated adding to the mystery???’