Tanya Synar

Tanya Synar, MFA

Tanya Synar, M.F.A., teaches sculpture and has been a member of the Visual Arts faculty since 2004. Synar specializes in Sculpture involving a variety of media, both alternative and traditional. She has an extensive background in metal casting, including iron, and is currently focusing on video installation. “Video is a medium that enables me to establish a dialog with movement and time. It has allowed me to focus on perception as a primary consideration in my visual language.”

Her research interests involve exploring perception relative to the landscape and crossing over into the sciences. She has won numerous awards, including an Illinois Arts Council Grant, and has exhibited nationally and internationally. Her most recent project titled “Deception Pass,” is based on a marine navigation channel in Washington State and is made possible by the support of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in their Pacific Hydrographic Branch in Seattle, WA.

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Recent Works

"The Deception Pass Project," is an interdisciplinary installation artwork involving video, sound, and large topographic images.

"Mapping Galaxies," Cast iron

"Pangea," Dimensions variable, approximately 15’ x 25’, cast iron, automotive paint, chrome-plated steel

(detail) "Pangea," Dimensions variable, approximately 15’ x 25’, cast iron, automotive paint, chrome-plated steel

"Source Crossing," 3 channel video, analogue televisions, wood

(detail) "Source Crossing," 3 channel video, analogue television, wood

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