Mason Taylor (b. 2004) is an African American multimedia fine artist from Bowie, Maryland. He is graduating from Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts (2026) and a Masters in Art Education (2027). Growing up attending predominantly white institutions in Arlington, Virginia, Taylor’s work addresses American history and race, challenging traditional and contemporary art and historical ideals. As a trans artist working with painting, installation and ceramics, his work explores ideas relating to identity, sexuality, and ritual. He uses portraiture to shift personal and historical narratives. Through installation, he discusses image, religion, and family history. Taylor’s work has been featured in Prince George’s County 2025 Annapolis Delegation Art group exhibition, and various group exhibitions at MICA. He placed 2nd in the 2022 Congressional Art Competition in Virginia. He was also a Scholastics American Visions Award Nominee in 2021 and the recipient of the Alliance/ACT-SO Journey scholarship the same year.