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Loring Taoka
- Male
- Pittsburgh, PA
- United States
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L. Sue Szabo left a comment for Loring Taoka"wow! that's pretty remote after NYC. hope you like it- will be nice to hav3e a built-in artist community though. so glad to hear you and sean are still together- that's awesome! makes me happy. i'm…"
Loring Taoka left a comment for L. Sue Szabo"sue! things are great. i'm moving again! heading down to north carolina this week. sean got a job at penland and i'm gonna give it a shot down there. how are you?"
Profile Information
- Where do you live ? City, State and Country
- New York City and Pittsburgh
- Place of Work ? Example: Studio, College, Gallery, Museum, ...)
- Fashion Institute of Technology
- I am a .... Example: Student, Maker, Educator, etc.
- Object maker, educator, studio tech
- Your website, DIRECT flickr or DIRECT facebook links where your work can be seen.
- http://www.loringtaoka.com
- Describe your media/materials you work with
- jewelry, metals, Loring, taoka, loring taoka, texas, denton, spray paint, bowl, vessel, silhouette
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Comment Wall (55 comments)
- At 9:17am on March 25, 2013, L. Sue Szabo said…
wow! that's pretty remote after NYC. hope you like it- will be nice to hav3e a built-in artist community though. so glad to hear you and sean are still together- that's awesome! makes me happy. i'm digging your new work- mirrored plexi or something?
sue
- At 9:21am on March 11, 2013,
Brigitte Martin said… Thank you very much for your membership renewal and support of crafthaus. Your membership is valid through March 15, 2014.
Enjoy crafthaus, participate often!
- At 12:38pm on March 8, 2013, L. Sue Szabo said…
congrats on the feature. how ya doing dude?
sue
- At 3:52pm on September 29, 2012,
Sarah Loch-Test said… I made an event page on Crafthaus for your visit! Please share!
I'm the studio apprentice at Society of Contemporary Craft, I look forward to meeting you!
- At 2:56am on September 25, 2011,
Robert Thomas Mullen said… i have no idea! i love the new work!
- At 11:20am on June 7, 2011,
Andrew Kuebeck said… - Congrats to you too!! I got your message on Facebook, I'd love to for both. Thanks for thinking of me and I'd love to trade:)
- At 3:09pm on March 19, 2011,
Thea Clark said… - Thank you for the comment Loring! Your new pieces remind me of suspended animation, lovely work.
- At 12:15pm on March 11, 2011, Andrew Kuebeck said…
- Yeah. Six more weeks till I set up!! Nervous, but really excited to see how it all looks in a gallery setting.
- At 7:07pm on March 9, 2011, Andrew Kuebeck said…
- Your thesis work really looks so elegant! Beautiful!!
- At 10:35am on February 25, 2011, L. Sue Szabo said…
hey, wanted to tell you i got your mfa postcard- awesome! also just checked out your new work. liking it alot. congrats.
sue
Deadline to apply: August 15, 2013
Latest Activity
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Rebecca Skeels commented on Rebecca Skeels's group The Association for Contemporary Jewellery"From Autumn 2013 the Goldsmiths’ Centre’s offer for post graduates is changing. Our exciting, new Setting Out programme isn’t a taught programme. We’re helping you the move from college to career by offering brand new…"
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Rebecca Skeels commented on Rebecca Skeels's group The Association for Contemporary Jewellery"Dear Rebecca,
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: June 30,…"
Kalika Bowlby added a discussion to the group Earth/Energy: NCECA 2013
Interviewing NCECA 2013 Emerging Artist Linda Swanson
NCECA 2013 Emerging Artist Linda Swanson makes us think about ceramic materials in a new and dynamic way. Her installation, site specific, fired and unfired work all has an emphasis on time, material and transformation. Linda generously shared her time and thoughts with me about her current studio practice and the path that has led her there. I hope you enjoy this interview with Linda Swanson. You can see more of her work at: …See More
Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft
Exploring the possibilities for us to bring all our diverse interests & skills into the art we create.See More
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Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately
- by Rebecca Rose. 2013, SNAG/crafthaus Scholarship Recipient
For the next 13 months we'll discuss the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of exhibiting in art shows as emerging artists and established artists. Exhibition coverage will be balanced with tips on how to strategically build a legacy over a length of time, in a way that makes sense to your individual goals as an artist and maker.
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