BIOGRAPHY
Born near Stuttgart, Germany
Classical High School, Stuttgart
2 years Fine Arts study - private Merz Academy, Stuttgart
6 years State Academy of Fine Arts, Stuttgart....majoring in "Textile Design"
1973 - Emigration to Calgary, Canada
1978 - Bachelor of Education with Art Major - U of C, Calgary
Til 2008 - besides creating art - working...
as a teacher, in a Theater, in a Bookstore, & running a Boutique
2002 til now - main focus on private commissions
2008 & on - full-time artist
PRIZES:
1970 - 2nd prize - fabric design - fashion magazine "Jardin des Modes", Paris, France
1971 - 3rd prize - blanket design - Zoeppritz, Germany
EXHIBITIONS:
2002 - "MAGICAL RAINBOW" - solo exhibition in a window space - Untitled Art Society - Calgary
2000 - "I CAN SEE GOD IN THE EYES OF A DUCK" - solo exhibition in artist studio
2000 - group exhibition - "WINDOW TO THE SOUL" - Kimberly, B.C. - Canada
2000 - with "RAINBOW PREACETESS" - group exhibition - "SELF PORTRAITS" - Centre Gallery, Calgary
2000 - group exhibition - "HEALING THROUGH CREATION" - Centre Gallery, Calgary
2000 - group exhibition - "INTO THE GARDEN AGAIN" - Red Deer Museum, Alberta - Canada
1998 - solo exhibition - "UNIVERSAL SUNDANCE" - lobby - Martha Cohen Theatre, Calgary
1998 - solo exhibition - "UNIVERSAL SUNDANCE" - Devonian Gardens, City of Calgary
1992 - group exhibition - Alberta Craft Council (ACC) - Edmonton, Alberta
1991 - group exhibition - lobby - Martha Cohen Theatre, Calgary
1990 - group exhibition - "CHAMPAGNE BREAKFAST" - ACC - Calgary
1990 - group exhibition - "NO RESTRICTIONS APPLIED" - ACC - Calgary
1988 - group exhibition - during the Olympic Games - ACC - Calgary
1980 - "DREAMS IN A CIRCLE" - first solo exhibition - Devonian Gardens, City of Calgary
MAGAZINE COVERS
2000 - "SHOWERS OF MANA" Magazine - Oct./Nov. Dec. issue
1999 - "RISING WOMEN" Magazine, title: "RAINBOW PRINCESS OF PEACE" - Vol.1, Issue 5
1999 - "SYNCHRONICITY" Magazine - August/Sept. issue - title:
"HAPPINESS IS...CELEBRATING THE BEAUTY & MAGIC OF CREATION "
SPECIAL EVENTS:
2002 - Commission via Katherine Ardo of Voice Care Foundation -
a large handpainted silk piece - to celebrate world famous opera singer LUCIANO PAVAROTTI
2001 - "MADAME BUTTERFLY" - donation to Calgary Opera - fundraising event
2000 - "PYRAMID OF LIGHT" - donation for "Aida" to Calgary Opera - fundraising event
1999 - "I CELEBRATE THE GLORIOUS SOUNDS OF DIVINE MUSIC" - donation to the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
TAMARAH'S ART LIVES IN:
CANADA
GERMANY
IRELAND
ITALY
JAPAN
PAKISTAN
RUSSIA
SOUTH AFRICA
SWITZERLAND
USA
TAMARAH'S INFINITE GRATITUDE FOR:
precious fellow travelers who are part of her Earth experience
wondrous gifts that touch, nourish & nurture her heart, spirit, & soul -
to offer a "Personal Paradise" - "Heaven on Earth"
wisdom & inspiration from delightful mystics & sages of all ages
magical opera & symphonic classical composers - enchanting singers - ballet - great theater
the infinite magnificent world of creation...flora & fauna...&... most of all...life