Metalwork Artist Virgil Taylor Discusses His Inspirations
Clip: Season 6 Episode 1 | 7m 2sVideo has Closed Captions
Metalwork Artist Virgil Taylor discusses the inspiration behind his wearable artwork.
Born in Detroit and electrified by fire, Virgil Taylor has been creating for most of his life, but despite crafting wearable items, Taylor considers himself a metalworker and not a jeweler. His inspiration? The ancient history and designs of Middle East and African countries. Taylor shares some of the beading work, African bracelets and other items he's currently working on.
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Metalwork Artist Virgil Taylor Discusses His Inspirations
Clip: Season 6 Episode 1 | 7m 2sVideo has Closed Captions
Born in Detroit and electrified by fire, Virgil Taylor has been creating for most of his life, but despite crafting wearable items, Taylor considers himself a metalworker and not a jeweler. His inspiration? The ancient history and designs of Middle East and African countries. Taylor shares some of the beading work, African bracelets and other items he's currently working on.
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