Tanya Ragir facts for kids
Tanya Ragir is an American artist who makes sculptures. She was born in Los Angeles in 1955.
Tanya is well-known for her sculptures that focus on the female body. She often mixes these shapes with geometric designs in a beautiful way. She first sculpts with clay. Then, her art pieces are either baked in a hot oven (fired) or poured into molds (cast). These finished sculptures can be made from materials like bronze, aluminum, stainless steel, or a strong plastic called resin.
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About Tanya Ragir's Art Career
Tanya studied Sculpture and Dance at the University of California, Santa Cruz. She earned her degree in 1976.
For many years, Tanya made sculptures that you could walk all around. More recently, she has created many "wall sculptures." These are flatter pieces that hang on a wall, like a painting, but they still have depth.
Tanya's art has even appeared in movies! You might have seen her work in Meet the Fockers (2004) and Mannequin (1987).
She is a member of important art groups like the National Sculpture Society and the International Sculpture Center. In 2014, Tanya received a special award called a Certificate of Excellence in Sculpture. This was from the California Art Club's 101st Annual Gold Medal Awards.
Where to See Tanya Ragir's Sculptures
Tanya Ragir's art has been shown in many places for over 25 years. This includes galleries and museums across the United States and in other countries.
Permanent Art Displays
Some of Tanya Ragir's sculptures are always on display in public places. Here are a few examples:
- Avalon´s Legacy, Moment In Time (Boys), Moment In Time (Girls), and Legacy (bronze sculptures): You can see these in Brea, California.
- Harmony (made from bronze, copper, and steel): This sculpture is at Oakbrook Center in Chicago.
- Air (bronze): This piece is located at the Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts.
- Totem (resin): This sculpture is at Cerro Coso Community College in Ridgecrest, California.
- Mother and Child and Legacy (bronze sculptures): These are at the Jewish Home for the Aging in Reseda, California.
Recent Art Shows
Here are some of the recent exhibitions where Tanya Ragir's work has been shown:
- 2016 (February-March 3): Sculpture MAZE, bG Gallery Bergamot Station
- 2016 (January 29-31): Fabrikexpo, Los Angeles, CA
- 2015 - 2016 (December 11-January 8): California Regional Showcase at Manifest Gallery
- 2015 (September 3-30): Tanya Ragir: The Warrior Series, Gloria Delson Contemporary Arts, Los Angeles
- 2014 (whole year): Grand Rapids Art Museum
- 2013 (June 2-23): California Art Club, 102nd Annual Gold Medal Juried Exhibition
- 2012 (September 13-30): Gallery É, Tanya-Ragir-and-Sasha-vom-Dorp Exhibition, Los Angeles
