Artist website: http://www.thaddeuserdahl.com/
Bio [excerpted from
artist website here]
Thaddeus Erdahl was
born and raised in La Porte City, Iowa. He has exhibited his sculpture and
presented workshops regionally and nationally throughout the United States.
His art and background
in education started at the University of Northern Iowa where he received his BA in
Art Education and a BFA in Ceramics. Upon graduation, he substitute taught in
the public school system, instructed ceramics courses at a local art center and
served as an interim art educator. Thaddeus actively practiced and taught a
variety of art media including ceramics, drawing, assemblage, sculpture,
painting, and graphic design.
Thaddeus received his
MFA in Ceramics from the University of Florida where he was a University of
Florida Alumni Fellowship recipient during his three years of graduate study,
from 2006-2009.
Statement
“When considering the
murky reservoir of human history, it is difficult to separate legend from
reality. Through my work, I examine human myth in the modern age, specifically
on characters that emerge from our society's underbelly; the less popular folk.
Using their "legends", I feel compelled to tell stories that
illustrate analogies in life; blending together archetypes, shared experiences,
and my own personal mythology. Who we are in the world is a kaleidoscope of
interpretations, biased memories, and personal connections” (Erdhal).
Work [all images are copyright of the artist and may not be reproduced
without permission].
