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Taylor (they/she) is a Southside Chicago-born-and-raised undergraduate at the University of Chicago studying Visual Arts, Education, and Architecture. Their practice spans two realms: the 3D, in the form of assemblage sculptures, and the 2D, capturing people—mostly in concert venues and music spaces.

tpate@uchicago.edu
(773) 788-8004

currently a resident of 
hyde park, chicago.

Group Exhibitions

Vestige, Midway Studios, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. 2025.

EQUINOX, Logan Center Cafe, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. 2024.

Protest Art! Exhibition, School of the Art Institute, Chicago, IL. 2023.

Press & Publications

Firebird Magazine, Chicago, IL

Creative Director as of January 2025.

2024

“Lowertown at Schubas.” (Photographer)

“Whimsy Rock is IN!: an interview with Lunar Ash.” (Photographer and Interviewer)

“girli at Lincoln Hall.” (Photographer)

“Winter Freeze: February 9th, 2024.” (Photographer)

Cover artist for print Issue 01

“A crash coruse on Anti-Folk.” (Artist)

“Lexa Gates’ Elite Vessel Tour made a stop at Chicago’s Subterranean.” (Photographer and Writer).

“Machine Girl at House of Blues.” (Photographer)

“sweet93 at Lincoln Hall.” (Photographer)

“Jazmin Bean at House of Blues. ” (Photographer)

“Yves Tumor at Outset. ” (Photographer)

“Softcult at Cobra Lounge. ” (Photographer)

“Pitchfork Music Festival 2024: Day One,” “... Day Two,” “... Day Three.” (Photographer)

“Reimagining tradition: Rosalía’s place in the history of flamenco.” (Artist)

“How to choose the perfect walkout song for your next MMA fight.” (Artist)

2023

“Neptune’s Core at Thalia Hall.” (Photographer)

“Eartheater at Lincoln Hall.” (Photographer) [Featured in print Issue 01, 2024]

“The search for the next BROCKHAMPTON: alt-rap’s rising supergroups.” (Artist) [Featured in print Issue 01, 2024]