Growth, process and size are all attributes artist Tara Donovan develops in her epic works. Donovan uses common everyday objects (straws, Styrofoam cups) to create organic mimicking masterworks. Take a look below at her time intensive process of creating cloud-like growths from simple cups.
Donovan says of her work, "It is not like I'm trying to simulate nature. It's more of a mimicking of the way of nature, the way things actually grow."
Tara Donovan Bio
Donovan received her BFA at the Corcoran College of Art and Design, Washington, D.C. in 1991, and earned her MFA at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in 1999.
Donovan has been represented by The Pace Gallery, New York since 2005 and by Stephen Friedman Gallery, London since 2007.
Tara Donovan Images Via: http://www.acegallery.net/artwork.php?pageNum_ACE=10&Artist=8
Haze, 2003
Stacked Clear Plastic Drinking Straws
Dimensions Variable
Ace Gallery Los Angeles, Spring 2005
Untitled, 2003
Styrofoam Cups, Hot Glue
6'(H) x 20'(W) x 19' 2"(D)
Ace Gallery New York
Image Via: http://www.citybeat.com/cincinnati/imgs/hed/art17221widea.jpg
Tara Donovan Review in NY Times
by Jay
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