Short Bio
Visual artist Jennifer Mygatt Tatum's work is about the insite gained through solitude in nature. She conveys this using a diverse crossover of mediums.
Statement
My recent work is best known for interpreting my Wandering Women motif through mediums of metal, paint, print and mosaic.
The work is less specifically about “women” as it is the world around and within the human experience interpreted through the lines of the the muse of the Wandering Women. I utilize the materials on hand that speak best to express the interpretation of seeds of ideas awakened while walking in the forest.My work is about the insite and perspective gained through solitude in nature. It is about how this time and texture reveals itself and aligns us to our innate inner wisdom.
Biography
Jennifer Mygatt Tatum is a visual artists living and practicing in Petaluma California. She earned her BFA from Sonoma State University with an emphasis in sculpture. Her visual art represents the thin line between the known and the unknown. The mystery and magic that dances around existence. The observation of stillness while viewing the passing of time. She is the Creative Director of Artstart a non profit arts organization in Sonoma County, a teaching artist and the organizer of a new art collective in Petaluma called Magic Shop Studios. Jennifer brings 36 years of relatable experience as well as a portfolio of varied accomplishments to the table. Possesses a strong sense of artistry and forward thinking that is consistently displayed across all art endeavors. A compassionate humanitarian who considers the bigger picture on all work. Capable of communication and connecting with clients to realize their visions.
Resume / CV
EXPERIENCE
Fabricator. Interplay design; vallejo Ca. 2010-2014
design, develop, construct large scale concrete sculptures. Design and implement mosaics . Sculpt and cast forms.
Teaching artist , Union Elementary School; Marin County — 2015-2017
Create and implement art instruction to grades 1-6
Creative Director and lead artist , Artstart ;Santa Rosa Ca. — 2015-2022
Design and run the non profit arts program. Lead, consult, design, mentor ,fabricate and budget for public art projects. Lead and mentor lead artists and teen apprentices on all aspects of private and public art projects.
Teaching artist ,Luther Burbank Center for the Arts — 2018-2021
Create and implement integrated education art residencies to be taught at Schools throughout Sonoma County.
TEACHING ARTIST , OAK GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT : SANTA ROSA CA. - 2018-2021
Create and implement integrated arts lessons.
SELF EMPLOYMENT
ARTIST( Free lance ) - 45 years
ART SHOW CURATOR - 7 years
STUDIO ARTIST - 45 years
WATER COLOR JOURNALING INSTRUCTOR IN MAUI -2 years
MAGIC SHOP STUDIOS ART COLLECTIVE DIRECTOR -3 years
EDUCATION
Sonoma state University ,Rohnert Park Ca. ; BFA 1985
Bachelor of Fine Arts, with an emphasis in Sculpture.
Graduated Cum Laude
SKILLS
Photography, sculpture, print making, painting, mosaics, community building, teaching, critical thinking, strong work ethic, leadership, mentorship.
Exhibitions
Recent Solo exhibitions
2022
“Matrix to Impression” Magic Shop Studios Solo Gallery
2019
2018
“ The Landscape of a Wandering Woman “ Reframe Hair and art Gallery
“Vessel Form Three” Tea Room Cafe
“ Sets of Four “photography on aluminum ,Bovine Bakery
2015
“ Body Of Work” OHCA Loft Gallery
2013
“Radiant Being “Figurative Work
Aqus Cafe “Vessel Form 2”
2012
Tea Room Cafe “Vessel Form”2011
Viva Cocolat Petaluma California
Groove Hair Salon SF Ca.
2010
“Solo with Sam” Boomerang Gallery Petaluma
Recent Group Exhibitions
2023
Group exhibits Magic Shop Studios Gallery
Aqus Cafe Small works show
Hotel Petaluma Group Show
2022
Group exhibits Magic Shop Studios Gallery
February, May,August,November
Hotel Petaluma Group Show
2021
Group exhibits Magic Shop Studios Gallery
February, May,August,November
Hotel Petaluma Group Show
2020
“ Windswept Days of Timeless Time “ Aqus Cafe
Hotel Petaluma group show
Barber Cellars Group show
2019
“Graphite” Aqus Cafe
Petaluma Arts Center Members Exhibition
Barber Cellars Group Show
“ Set of Three Line and Color”Aqus Cafe
“ The Zipper Show” Aqus Cafe
“ Small Works 2019”. Aqus Cafe
2018
“ Vessel Form” Aqus Cafe
Members show O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
“ Light Amulets “ Museums of Sonoma County
2017
“The Eye Ball show “ The Back House Gallery
“ The Self Portrait Show” The back House Gallery “Myths and Inner Landscapes “ O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
The Small Works Show” Aqus Cafe 9 Curated and Exhibited )
“ The Bird Show” Aqus Cafe
2016
Mill Valley City Hall Exhibition
“ Glittersweet” @ The Back House Gallery
“Studio to Wall” Redwood Cafe
The Find ;Artists Collective. Works on display
T”he Small Works Show “ Aqus Cafe ( curated and Exhibited)
2015
“Make it Work” Studio Gallery
“Bay Area Women Artists show “ OHCA
“Beyond the Usual” RiverFront Gallery
PlaceWares Gallery group exhibit
4 Elements Photography
Petaluma Artists and Artisans @ The Petaluma Historical Library and Museum
Aqus Small works show ,Curated and exhibited
OHCA Members Show
Petaluma Arts Center Members Exhibition
Group Show @ Riverfront Gallery
2014
“FonFoto “
Mobile Phone Photography at The Petaluma Art Center
“Left Coast Annual “at Sanchez Art Center “RED” O’HANLON center for the arts
“Beauty and the Beast” Back House Gallery “On Paper of Paper” OHCA
“Wabi-Sabi” OHCA
“The Plate Show” Back House Gallery OHCA show case at Mill Valley Whole Foods “Capturing Light” OHCA
Bay Area Women’ Artists OHCA
Small Works Show @ Art By The Bay Weekend Gallery PAC Members show
Aqus Cafe group show
Members show at OHCA
2013
Art By The Bay Weekend Gallery Fall show
Studio Gallery “Tiny”
“The place Where We Live” Petaluma Art Center Aqus Cafe Group Show
2012
“Personal Saint” Boomerang gallery Petaluma Ca. “Nest Egg” Boomerang Gallery
Local Artists reception. The Find Petaluma Ca. Santa Rosa International Film Festival Glaser Center Santa Rosa Ca.
“Arts D’Light” Petaluma Arts Center
PAC Members Show
Aqua Cafe group show
Sanchez Art Center “ 50/50” show
2011
“Fire and Ice” Petaluma Arts center Aqus Cafe Petaluma
Petaluma Arts Council members show. “Tiny” Studio Gallery SF>
“Arts D’Light”Petaluma Arts Center
“Macaroni” Boomerang Gallery
Wine Country Film Festival Artists and film
“Why not Look in?” CW gallery Petaluma Ca.
“First Love” Boomerang Gallery
Pink Art productions; L”s Cafe SF,House of Crepes SF., and Squat and Gobble SF.
2010
“Tiny” Studio Gallery SF
“Delicious” Studio Gallery SF
“River Monster” Boomerang Gallery “2nd Hand Love” Boomerang Gallery Aqus Cafe Petaluma
Contact
Email -JMT@jennifermygatttatum.com
Phone 707-694-5285
Address-317 Wilson Street Petaluma Ca. 94952
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