Janet Taylor Pickett

(American, born 1948)

Artist Janet Taylor Pickett's expressive artworks explore identity and narrative in a variety of media, especially using collage. In her own words: “I’ve always been a narrative artist and my work is about my experience as an African American female artist.”

Janet Taylor Pickett was born in Michigan and received Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees from the University of Michigan. She taught art and art history at Essex County College in New Jersey for over 30 years.