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Artist Statement:
Jewelry is not simply an
accessory; it is a metaphor
for language, art, belief and
a reflection of a state of
mind. It establishes style
and personality. The story
behind my jewelry is not only
the individual story of each
piece, but also the larger
story that lies within the
realm of following my dreams.
I have a passion to travel and
experience other cultures,
which strongly influences my
work. I am interested in
forms and how they relate to
the space around them,
focusing on the negative space
created by the forms
themselves. My goal is to
find harmony between
structure, practicality, and
design while still creating
pieces that inspire and bring
gratification to the wearer.
Each piece I create is one of
a kind and personally hand
crafted. ...
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Tasha Tatro Biography:
| Biographical information for Tasha Tatro can be found below. The artist may choose what information to display. Sometimes the artist chooses not to display personal information to the general public. |
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Age
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25
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| Gender |
Female
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| Status |
Single
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| Children |
0
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| Education |
Undergraduate Degree |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Metalsmith
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Expressionism - (1905 - 1945)
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
Organic materials, nature, architecture, and traveling/ culture. I concentrate on shapes created by lines and negative space. |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
When you find your passion you should follow it. My goal is be able to do what I love every day of my life so it never seems like a day at work. Make your job your passion and inspire others making a mark where ever you go. |
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| Your Personal Biography |
I developed a passion for jewelry as a child when I would scavenge through my grandmother’s jewelry chest. Although I was always interested in design, I concentrated on math and science at Wausau East High School and went to the University of Wisconsin Madison to pursue a degree in engineering and physics. The pull of arts was too great to resist, however, and I changed my major, graduating in December 2004 with a degree in graphic design and an emphasis in art metals. While at UW, I had the opportunity to study metals under Lisa Gralnick, Catherine Gilbertson, and Fred Fenster. They taught me everything from basic metal fabrication to raising large pieces of hollowware. My artwork was highlighted in a gallery at the Madison Overture Center of the Arts in January 2005.
After graduation I traveled to Ireland where I had the opportunity to meet and work with Paul Kelly, a master goldsmith. My work continues to reflect my appreciation for the classic, elegant structures of Europe.
I have a broad interest in the arts, but my concentration has always centered on functional and wearable art. In 2004 I started my own business, entering art fairs and eventually acquiring my own studio. In May 2006 I attended Haystack School of Craft in Deer Isle, Maine. I attended this beautiful campus with artisans from all over the world. While there I studied under Harlan Butt to learn the art of enameling, which is glass fired onto metal. I was also exposed to professors from all over the country and experimented in everything from fiber arts to blacksmithing.
My jewelry begins as a sheet of metal, which I then cut down with a hand saw, solder, forge, and polish. The excitement that I feel being able to market my own designs has pushed me to keep pursuing my dream. I love to design and fabricate my ideas and hope that others will enjoy my pieces as much as I do.
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