BIOGRAPHY

Tiffany Thomas is a native of Florence, South Carolina. Born in 1985, she was raised on a farm and experienced the ups and downs of living a farm life. She incorporates her childhood into her paintings by using bright colors, which are associated with playfulness and collage paintings with reclaimed wood that her family discarded from old houses, buildings and dumpsters.  Her clay of choice is translucent porcelain, fired with colorful stains and glazes. Her ceramic work focuses on an array of designs; from cups and mugs to light fixtures and table pieces. All of her pieces are hand carved.

Tiffany has exhibited in numerous shows such as the South Carolina Arts Commission Gala, The North Carolina Museum of Art Art of the Auction, Spartanburg Juried Competition, The Heritage Festival and The Pee Dee Regional art Competition.

Resume/CV:

Francis Marion University,  Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts: Ceramics and Painting

2022 Palmetto Hands Juror 

2022 NCECA Makerspace Demonstrator

2019-Present Neema Gallery, Charleston, SC

Represented by Neema Gallery

2018-Present GeoCentral, Mason, Ohio

Currently under wholesale contract with Geocentral, creating ceramic dishes for boutiques, museums and businesses in the United States

2016-Present Tthomasarts.com, Artist

Currently creating ceramics and paintings for customers and selling on website

2015-2018 Tthomasarts Gallery, Owner/Operator

Wheel throwing, Hand building Instructor, Artist, Gallery Owner

2010 Lynda English Gallery Florence, SC Ceramics Instructor

Taught hand building of ceramics to adults

2010 Century 21 After School Program Florence, SC Art Instructor

Taught painting and ceramics to children ages 6 to 15. Explored different mediums including: Tempera, Mixed Media, Slip casting, acrylic, and crafts.

Exhibits:

The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, PA (2021) Solo Exhibition

Neema Gallery, Charleston SC (2019)

North Charleston Art Exhibition - Group Exhibition (2018)

Florence County Library – Group Show (2017) 

Tthomasarts – Solo Show (2016)

North Greenville University - Solo Show and Artist Talk (2015)

Clay Pot Coffee Shop – Group show (2013)

Stratum: The Interpretation of Dreams - Solo show (2012) 

South Carolina Arts Commission Gala - Group Show (2012)

North Carolina Museum of Art - Art of the Auction - Group Show (2012) 

Glynn Art Gallery - St. Simons, Ga - Group Show (2012)

Aroma Underground - Solo Exhibition (2011) 

Spartanburg Juried Competition (2011)

Art Trail Gallery (2010 – 2011)

Pee Dee Regional Competition (2011)

Peach Belt Art Competition (2008 – 2009)

ArtsFest Competition (2007-2009)

Awards:

Spartanburg Juried Competition Recipient of the “Upcycled” Award (2011)

South Carolina State Fair: First Place Open Media (2011)

ArtsFest Competition: Recipient of the Premier Merit Award (2009)