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Tara Wilson

Tara Wilson

Tara Wilson is a studio artist living in Montana City, Montana. She has given lectures and workshops throughout the United States and her wood-fired utilitarian work has been exhibited internationally. When not working in the studio she can be often be found in the south hills on her mountain bike. 

Tara set up her studio in Montana City in 2008 after finishing residencies at The Archie Bray Foundation and Red Lodge Clay Center.  She currently has a train and a catenary arch wood fire kiln, a heinz 57 beauty, a very needy mouser, as well as a few chookies.

"Quiet pots initially speak softly yet reveal complexity in both form and surface through continued investigation and use.  Embodied in my wood fired vessels is the serenity that I experience by surrounding myself on a daily basis with a rich natural environment.  These situations provide calmness, a physical as well as mental space that allows me to relax, contemplate, and focus on the important details of my life.

The surfaces of the vessels represent the natural world, and the forms often relate to the figure.  Pottery’s inherent relationship to the figure is accentuated in my gestural forms.  The dialog between the forms changes as the pieces are used.

The simple things in life are often the most important, the great outdoors, the company of my dog, and the beauty of making pots on a daily basis.  My pots speak of my passions, while at the same time allowing the user to recognize the important things in their own lives."

  • $100
    Tara Wilson

    Salt Cellar with Spoon

    This piece has been wood fired, creating a unique surface. Please reference 23TW16 if calling the gallery to inquire.

  • $160
    Tara Wilson

    Tall Vase

    This piece has been wood fired, creating a unique surface. Please reference 23TW19 if calling the gallery to inquire.

  • Sold
    $150
    Tara Wilson

    Serving Bowl with Handles

    This piece has been wood fired, creating a unique surface. Please reference 23TW25 if calling the gallery to inquire.

  • $60
    Tara Wilson

    Small Serving Bowl

    This piece has been wood fired, creating a unique surface. Please reference 23TW24 if calling the gallery to inquire.

  • $80
    Tara Wilson

    Large Serving Bowl

    This piece has been wood fired, creating a unique surface. Please reference 23TW23 if calling the gallery to inquire.

  • $180
    Tara Wilson

    Fat Pitcher

    This piece has been wood fired, creating a unique surface. Please reference 23TW18 if calling the gallery to inquire.

  • $180
    Tara Wilson

    Skinny Pitcher

    This piece has been wood fired, creating a unique surface. Please reference 23TW17 if calling the gallery to inquire.

  • Sold
    $100
    Tara Wilson

    Salt Cellar with Spoon

    This piece has been wood fired, creating a unique surface. Please reference 23TW15 if calling the gallery to inquire.

  • Sold
    $55
    Tara Wilson

    Tumbler

    This piece has been wood fired, creating a unique surface. Please reference 23TW14 if calling the gallery to inquire.

  • $55
    Tara Wilson

    Tumbler

    This piece has been wood fired, creating a unique surface. Please reference 23TW13 if calling the gallery to inquire.

  • $55
    Tara Wilson

    Tumbler

    This piece has been wood fired, creating a unique surface. Please reference 23TW12 if calling the gallery to inquire.

  • $55
    Tara Wilson

    Tumbler

    This piece has been wood fired, creating a unique surface. Please reference 23TW11 if calling the gallery to inquire.

  • Sold
    $55
    Tara Wilson

    Tumbler

    This piece has been wood fired, creating a unique surface. Please reference 23TW10 if calling the gallery to inquire.

  • $55
    Tara Wilson

    Tumbler

    This piece has been wood fired, creating a unique surface. Please reference 23TW09 if calling the gallery to inquire.

  • $70
    Tara Wilson

    Mug

    This piece has been wood fired, creating a unique surface. Please reference 23TW06 if calling the gallery to inquire.

  • $70
    Tara Wilson

    Mug

    This piece has been wood fired, creating a unique surface. Please reference 23TW05 if calling the gallery to inquire.

  • $70
    Tara Wilson

    Mug

    This piece has been wood fired, creating a unique surface. Please reference 23TW04 if calling the gallery to inquire.

  • $70
    Tara Wilson

    Mug

    This piece has been wood fired, creating a unique surface. Please reference 23TW03 if calling the gallery to inquire.

  • Sold
    $70
    Tara Wilson

    Mug

    This piece has been wood fired, creating a unique surface. Please reference 23TW01 if calling the gallery to inquire.