Thursday, March 09, 2023 - 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The Museum of Art is bringing you virtual conversations with Alumni from the Department of Art and Art History. Our first conversation features the artist Tara Lewis, '92, a painter based in New York City and New Hampshire.
Tara Lewis '92, received a B.A. in Studio Art, studying painting, drawing, printmaking and photography in the Department of Art & Art History at UNH. She completed her master’s degree in Visual Studies and Teaching at Tufts University and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Tara maintains a vibrant studio practice in both New York City and New Hampshire, where she is also Professor of Art at Phillips Exeter Academy. Tara paints contemporary figurative portraits that redefine pop culture icons, largely informed by a sustained exploration of her childhood memories of cartoons, MTV and movies.
Tara's evolving collection of paintings challenge conventional portraiture with unique focus on female agency and contemporary complexities of femininity. The paintings weave a fresh new narrative. To create her work, Tara uses digital photography, screen printing and painting as part of her art making process. To create her work, Tara uses digital photography, screen printing and painting as part of her art making process. Tara actively exhibits her work and participates in exciting art collaborations.
Currently, Tara is creating a new collection of paintings for her upcoming show in April at Tchotchke Gallery in Brooklyn, New York.
The event is open to the public but registration is required.
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Photo courtesy of Tara Lewis.
