The Gate Keeper, by Taylor Gallegos
"The Gatekeeper" emerged as Taylor delved into his creative process, a pop art masterpiece awash in hues of light orange, light blue, soft purple, and more. The centerpiece is a white orangutan, its gaze holding a lifetime of emotion – a silent witness to a myriad of experiences. On one side, the orangutan appears almost white, while on the other, it blends subtly with the surrounding colors, offering a visual metaphor for the interplay of individuality and environment.
Beneath this poignant figure, the Joshua tree mountaintops blend with the sunset sky, creating a backdrop that evokes a sense of both groundedness and aspiration. Adjacent to the orangutan, a gap in the canvas reveals a space adorned with stars, and a solitary door handle emerges, an enigmatic invitation to the unknown. At the center of this celestial void, a feather drifts freely, symbolizing the artist's newfound sense of liberation.
But the story doesn't end there.
"The Gatekeeper" emerged as Taylor delved into his creative process, a pop art masterpiece awash in hues of light orange, light blue, soft purple, and more. The centerpiece is a white orangutan, its gaze holding a lifetime of emotion – a silent witness to a myriad of experiences. On one side, the orangutan appears almost white, while on the other, it blends subtly with the surrounding colors, offering a visual metaphor for the interplay of individuality and environment.
Beneath this poignant figure, the Joshua tree mountaintops blend with the sunset sky, creating a backdrop that evokes a sense of both groundedness and aspiration. Adjacent to the orangutan, a gap in the canvas reveals a space adorned with stars, and a solitary door handle emerges, an enigmatic invitation to the unknown. At the center of this celestial void, a feather drifts freely, symbolizing the artist's newfound sense of liberation.
But the story doesn't end there.
"The Gatekeeper" emerged as Taylor delved into his creative process, a pop art masterpiece awash in hues of light orange, light blue, soft purple, and more. The centerpiece is a white orangutan, its gaze holding a lifetime of emotion – a silent witness to a myriad of experiences. On one side, the orangutan appears almost white, while on the other, it blends subtly with the surrounding colors, offering a visual metaphor for the interplay of individuality and environment.
Beneath this poignant figure, the Joshua tree mountaintops blend with the sunset sky, creating a backdrop that evokes a sense of both groundedness and aspiration. Adjacent to the orangutan, a gap in the canvas reveals a space adorned with stars, and a solitary door handle emerges, an enigmatic invitation to the unknown. At the center of this celestial void, a feather drifts freely, symbolizing the artist's newfound sense of liberation.
But the story doesn't end there.
About Artist:
Taylor Gallegos is a California-based artist working across large-scale murals, studio painting, and live art. Originally from Colorado, he holds a BFA from Colorado State University and studied in Tuscany, Italy, refining his approach to movement and form.
His murals engage space with a fluid balance of narrative and abstraction, commissioned by Anheuser-Busch, Twitter, Sony PlayStation, and the MLB Colorado Rockies. With a CA Specialty Contractor’s License, Gallegos continues to shape environments through a practice rooted in rhythm, connection, and visual storytelling.
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PRINTING
Each museum-quality Fine Art Print is a part of our true-photograph gallery collection expirience and is available as an open edition for a limited time. Printed on archival, artist-grade, luster crystal photo paper using archival wet lab inks with 100% UV resistance, each piece of artwork is made-to order locally, just for you.
OUR FRAMING PROCESS
Fine art photography should be protected and displayed which is why we offer complimentary custom framing on all of our pieces for customers here in the U.S. Our premium hand-made hardwood frames are available in black and white made from high-end natural wood. Each frame comes with easy hanging hardware hooks, no tools required, so your artwork is ready to hang as soon as it arrives.
We offer premium shadow box frames as standard for all print sizes. Shadow boxes make a photograph more definitive by adding extra depth between the back board, artwork and the glass. It is an absolutely stunning method of framing and the preferred choice of most photographers, galleries and designers.
PRINT SIZING
Small - Image Size: 12" × 18"; Frame Size: 16 ⅞" x 24 ⅞"
Medium - Image Size: 16" x 24"; Frame Size: 23 ⅞" x 31 ⅞"
Large - Image Size: 24" × 36"; Frame Size: 31 ⅞" x 43 ⅞"
Gallery - Image Size: coming soon; Frame Size: coming soon.
Small, Medium and Large prints float in the frame and come with a 2" fine art border for Small, and 3.5" fine art border for Medium and Large, and are framed in premium Shadow Boxes hand-made locally in San Diego. Gallery prints come with a 4" fine art border and are framed in our premium Shadow Boxes, or optionally in acrylic Premium Lightboxes.
We offer premium shadow box frames as standard for all print sizes. Shadow boxes make a photograph more definitive by adding extra depth between the back board, artwork and the plexiglass. It is an absolutely stunning method of framing and the preferred choice of most photographers, galleries and designers.
*for images with alternative ratio the image size will be matched to the specified dimensions on the longer edge; the shorter edge can vary
SHIPPING INFORMATION
Due to the high demand for our exclusive artworks, each piece undergoes a detailed process of printing, mounting, and framing, which can take up to 1 to 2 weeks. We are rushing to ship orders right away as soon as we ensure that each artwork meets our stringent quality standards. As soon as your artwork is dispatched, we will provide you with a FedEx tracking number. This enables you to conveniently monitor the delivery status of your unique piece.
RETURN POLICY
Each photograph in our collection is individually printed and framed according to your specific preferences in size and framing style. This personalized approach to art creation means that we are unable to accept returns or exchanges.
We understand that sometimes second thoughts occur. Due to our commitment to quick order fulfillment and the custom nature of each order, we can only accommodate changes or cancellations within the first 24 hours after your order is placed.
f your artwork arrives in a condition that is anything less than perfect, please contact us immediately. We are committed to ensuring your satisfaction and will promptly address any issues by repairing or replacing your piece.