Paul Tamanian Artist Biography

There are two elements that power Tamanian's work: his relentless experiments with form and his unique and innovative surface treatments. Paul Tamanian is seeking to create a new language of metal and paint. At times he makes aluminum look as delicate and as fragile as glass; at other times his work exudes the roughness of clay or hewn stone. He has recently begun incorporating photographic elements into his process, with remarkable results. Tamanian’s works have been commissioned and acquired by noted celebrities, private collectors, and corporations, ranging from actors such as Halle Berry and Barry Bostwick, playwright Neil Simon, and writer Stephen King, to Delta Airlines and DataMaxx Corporation.