West of the Northwest
For over a decade, visitors to the Tacoma Art Museum have been welcomed by the evocative imagery of cowboys, cattle, and the vast American West, thanks to a generous gift … Continue reading West of the Northwest
Category Archives: Voices of TAM
TAM Staff Pick: Charlene Liu’s “Swoops and Cyclone”
I’m not an artist or a curator, but I still appreciate art—albeit in a more pedestrian way than my more creative-minded colleagues. I hope for those reading who may be … Continue reading TAM Staff Pick: Charlene Liu’s “Swoops and Cyclone”
Studio Jewelry Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Kranitzky & Overstreet
The creative collaboration between Kranitzky and Overstreet began in 1985 when a mutual interest in ceramics prompted them to create mixed-media jewelry to raise funds for a kiln. The serendipitous … Continue reading Studio Jewelry Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Kranitzky & Overstreet
TAM Staff Pick: Paul Horiuchi, “Dramatic Impasse” and “Temple Garden”
What do you picture when you think of paper collage? A vision board made of magazine clippings manifesting your ideal vacation? A second-grade art project? TAM’s virtual learning opportunity published … Continue reading TAM Staff Pick: Paul Horiuchi, “Dramatic Impasse” and “Temple Garden”
Studio Jewelry Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Trudee Hill
“Art jewelry is a means of communication, artist to wearer, and wearer to viewer,” says jewelry artist Trudee Hill. “Whether it is in the form of a medallion or ring, … Continue reading Studio Jewelry Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Trudee Hill
TAM Staff Pick: Molly Vidor, “Untitled (Prussian Blue)”
Viewing art is self-reflection. As much as the artist is present in the creation process, when the art hangs on a museum wall, it belongs to the audience. We the … Continue reading TAM Staff Pick: Molly Vidor, “Untitled (Prussian Blue)”
Studio Jewelry Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Seth Papac
For Seth Papac, “jewelry, in its concentrated and intimate scale, has the unique capability to retain history, hold a memory, convey a message, and transform a wearer.” This philosophy on … Continue reading Studio Jewelry Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Seth Papac
Voices of TAM: Addison Gregory Reflects on “Irving Park Tree, Study 2, Portland, Oregon, USA”
I had the amazing opportunity to attend Michael Kenna’s seminar at the TAM. To paraphrase, during the talk Mr. Kenna had said that there is no motive or intention behind … Continue reading Voices of TAM: Addison Gregory Reflects on “Irving Park Tree, Study 2, Portland, Oregon, USA”