Tanya Wolf Ragir (1955 - December 29, 2023) was an American contemporary sculptor, born in Los Angeles. She is best known for her sculptures centered on the nude feminine figure, sensually juxtaposing the feminine landscape with geometric forms. She sculpted in clay, the pieces being later fired or cast in bronze, aluminum, stainless steel and resin.
Career Ragir received a bachelor's degree in Sculpture and Dance from the University of California, Santa Cruz in 1976. After creating fully three-dimensional pieces for many years, her later work was rich in shallow wall sculptures. Ragir's works have been featured in several motion pictures; most notably in Meet the Fockers (2004) and in Mannequin (1987). She was an elected member of the National Sculpture Society and also a member of the International Sculpture Center, and the Southern California Women's Caucus for Art. Among many honors, Ragir received a Certificate of Excellence in Sculpture in the California Art Club 101ST Annual Gold Medal Awards (2014).
Death Ragir died on December 29, 2023. https://www.instagram.com/tanyawolfragir/p/C1s3b1MxFm7/?hl=en
Exhibitions Permanent Some of Tanya Ragir's sculptures are permanently exhibited in public places including: Avalon´s Legacy, Moment In Time (Boys), Moment In Time (Girls) and Legacy (bronze sculptures): in Brea, California Harmony (bronze, copper and steel) at Oakbrook Center in Chicago Air (bronze): in Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts Totem (resin): at Cerro Coso Community College in Ridgecrest, California Mother and Child and Legacy (bronze sculptures): at Jewish Home for the Aging in Reseda, California Temporary exhibitions Ragir's work has been extensively exhibited for over 25 years very many galleries and museums across the US and abroad. 2016 (Feb-Mar 3) Sculpture MAZE, bG Gallery Bergamot Station 2016 (Jan 29–31) Fabrikexpo, Los Angeles, CA 2015 - 2016 (Dec 11-Jan 8), California Regional Showcase at Manifest Gallery 2015 (Sep 3-30) Tanya Ragir:The Warrior Series, Gloria Delson Contemporary Arts, Los Angeles 2014 (whole year) Grand Rapids Art Museum 2013 (Jun 2-23) California Art Club, 102nd Annual Gold Medal Juried Exhibition 2012 (Sep 13–30) Gallery É, Tanya-Ragir-and-Sasha-vom-Dorp Exhibition, Los Angeles
External links Tanya Ragir official website
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