Tara Bryan
Tara Bryan (1953-2020) was an American born Canadian artist known for her paintings and book art.
Tara Bryan | |
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| Born | Tara Tidwell October 14, 1953 Cuero, Texas |
| Died | September 29, 2020 (aged 66) |
| Education | University of New Mexico, University of Wisconsin–Madison |
| Known for | Painter, Book artist |
| Website | tarabryan |
Bryan née Tidwell was born in Cuero, Texas on October 14, 1953.[1] She studied at the University of New Mexico and the University of Wisconsin–Madison. In 1992 Bryan moved to Newfoundland. She created walking bird press to publish her artist's books.[2]
She created several paintings of icebergs. One of those images was recreated as a mural on the facade of St. John's Convention Centre.[3]
In 2010 Bryan was a recipient of a Long Haul Award from the Visual Artists Newfoundland and Labrador-CARFAC. In 2021 the same organization posthumously awarded her the Endurance Award.[4] She was elected to the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts in 2012.[1]
Her work is in the Victoria and Albert Museum[5] and the National Museum of Women in the Arts.[6]
Bryan died on September 29, 2020.[1]
References
- "Tara BRYAN". SaltWire. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- "Tara Bryan: Unfolding Horizon". The Rooms. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- Sullivan, Joan. "Remembering Tara Bryan". St. John's Telegram. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- "Winners of the Past EVA Awards". VANL-CARFAC. 26 June 2008. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- "Down the Rabbit Hole | Bryan, Tara (Ms) | V&A Explore The Collections". Victoria and Albert Museum. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- "Tara Bryan". NMWA Library & Research Center. Retrieved 7 March 2023.