Jo Grishman - Artist: The Tao of Tete-e-Tea

Jo Grishman- Artist

I have seen myself as an artist since childhood, always drawing and creating imaginary worlds, growing up in New York City. Working in a multitude of medium, I was involved in various group exhibits throughout the Maryland area, where I raised my family, before journeying across the country and relocating to Portland, Oregon. My passions for family and nature have been nurtured and blossomed since this move, where I finally feel at home. I am an artist exploring narrative sculpture combining found objects, text and mixed media. I am constantly searching for a new language to express myself, and the various materials I use reflects that personal exploration. Journeying through the layers of memory is very important to me. Process is an integral part of my artwork. By physically touching the surface and manipulating the medium, I am creating a dialogue, thus allowing an image to evolve and take on a life of its own. That process is then continued as I try to draw the viewer into that dialogue. Ironically, I reach a deeper personal understanding by losing myself in the process. I hope to touch each viewer on a personal level as well. You can see a more comprehensive collection of my sculptures at:

My Website

Cannibals Gallery

Pacific NW Sculptors

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

The Tao of Tete-e-Tea

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