Tia Wierenga

Tia Wierenga, a native of Grand Rapids Michigan, is known for her highly rational, often meticulous, works of art using leftover materials or found objects. Graduating from Calvin College in 2012, Tia majored in art and minored in architecture, while also taking two years of engineering coursework. Accordingly, much of her work explores the connection between art and mathematics by creating pieces that are governed by the grid and mathematical sequencing. Playful shapes, bright colors, and complex compositions are common themes in her body of work. Some recent works explore a more direct connection with the audience by using recognizable images or objects of controversy, juxtaposed with softer, more intricate mediums like weaving or counted cross-stitch.