BIO:
NJ based Puerto Rican artist Tania Pomales specializes in dark and surreal works created primarily in oils. As a nod to her colorful and bold heritage, Pomales incorporates bright color palettes into her art in juxtaposition with darker motifs, such as skulls and human anatomical references, to explore themes of life and death and the cyclical nature of the human experience. The importance of mental health and deep self-reflection are also fundamental themes in her work.
Tania Pomales received a 2026 Individual Artist Fellowship from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
STATEMENT:
The world can often feel like a very dark, confusing, and overwhelming place. Too often we go through the motions of the everyday hustle and bustle without taking the time to look through the haze in order to see that there is beauty, truth, and immense healing if only we take a leap of faith. I seek to hold up a mirror to the stories that form the fabric of our human condition so that we may see beauty in chaos and healing even in profound darkness.
Canvas Rebel Interview:
https://canvasrebel.com/meet-tania-pomales/
South Jersey Cultural Alliance Interview:
https://www.sjca.net/post/tania-pomales-interview-womans-history-month
Social Media Links:
https://linktr.ee/taniapomalesart
Photo Credit: Ruben Garcia