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“The image itself is kind of the least important factor to me, though I'm still interested in putting forth an interesting image. I see the image as the screen laid over top of what really interests me, which is that depth of surface and that filmic quality that it has when you pass the piece. The idea that my pieces look like paintings, but are most definitely not, is really interesting to me.”

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Tara Donovan is an American contemporary artist known for her large-scale sculptures and installations created using everyday materials. Her work often explores space, form, and surface, and how they interact. Donovan's work is highly regarded in the art world and has been exhibited in numerous international exhibitions. more

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