| FEATURED ARTWORK: Tatiz Cala's Sculpture - Reflections of Nature |
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August 1, 2011
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This month’s FEATURED ARTWORK is a series of sculpture by Tatiz Cala. Born in Colombia, she studied art at Los Andes University in Bogota and continued her art studies abroad. After working several years as a designer at a marble factory, she went on to apply her experience to her new body of work. You can see more at http:// www.artistamundo.com/tatizcala.
We talk more with Tatiz about her sculpture:
Q: What is the inspiration behind this series?
A: I’ve worked on various series on topics ranging from the sea, spirals and transparencies. My work is always inspired by forms found in nature.
Q: How did you begin creating sculpture?
A: I started sculpting after working 15 years as a designer in a marble factory in Colombia. I then traveled to Pietrasanta, Italy to learn more technique. When I returned, I became dedicated to working with marble, stone and alabaster.
Q: What are your favorite themes in your pieces?
A: Everything related to water, nature and the human body.
Q: Apart from your art, what else are you passionate about?
A: I’m passionate about life, about Nature and the movement which flows through her. I also love photography and the water.
Q: What advice can you provide young, up-and-coming artists?
A: Always be alert and appreciate the beauty that surrounds us with love and sincerity.
*Image: "Flight" by Tatiz Cala
**Para leer el articulo original en espanol, cambiar el idioma a "espanol" y entrar a la seccion de Noticias.
© 2011, ArtistaMundo.com
To contact Alexandra Figueredo, the writer, please email her at alexandra@artistamundo.com. |
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