FEATURED ARTIST OF THE MONTH
NOVEMBER 2020
TAMIKO SIDORE
TAMIKO SIDORE
Cosmic Tease, 2019
Four-color risograph
11 in. x 8.5 in.
I am a Berkeley-based artist, originally from the small equestrian town Shadow Hills in Los Angeles County. My mother is a Japanese immigrant and my father is third-generation Italian American. Growing up ethnically ambiguous in a predominantly white area, I didn’t feel like I fit into any community or culture. Themes of identity, isolation, and transcendence in my artwork are a reflection of this experience. In my work there are reccurring narratives of women in surreal and fantastic settings. It is often unclear if the subjects intend to be there or if they are trapped. The symbolic imagery of masks with Pinocchio-like noses represents duplicity and the shadows of our character. My artwork is enigmatic, mystical, and surrealistic. Making art is a navigating tool for me to explore my subconscious and discover my truths. Printmaking has been my preferred medium since 2013, but I also work in other mediums such as painting and digital art. I make almost all of my prints at Max's Garage Press alongside incredibly talented artists that I am proud to call my print community. I graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a BFA in Fine Art.
TAMIKO SIDORE
Under Flutter, 2017
Five-color risograph
15.5 in. x 13 in.
TAMIKO SIDORE
Portals, 2018
Three-color risograph
11 in. x 17 in.
TAMIKO SIDORE
Garden of Reflection, 2019
Risograph print with gold screen print embellishments
11 in. x 8.5 in.
TAMIKO SIDORE
California Flora, 2020
Five-color risograph
11 in. x 8.5 in.