A diverse collection of mixed mediums, extensively encapsulating my heart and soul concerning the dreams of the human condition.
ARTISAN
RUTH COMFORT
My given name is Ruth Comfort.
Named after the amazing artist Louis Comfort Tiffany.
I hail from a very long line of artisans and musicians.
Even dating back to the great German philosopher... [ more ]
Artist Statement
Tamara Lea Kaufman’s personal artwork ranges from serious to quirky, dark, adult-themed humor.
She creates multimedia assemblage, collage, and dioramas made from HO-scale railroad hobby miniatures, preserved insects, paint, embroidery, found objects, and typically discarded materials such as candy wrappers and the overlooked debris of everyday life.
Her work explores topics of consumption, waste, desire, relationships, psychology, politics, societal pressures and the levity of humor needed to survive it all.
It gives her joy to repurpose materials into something new, useful, or... [ more ]