Meet the Artist
Tia Bowman, an accomplished mixed-media artist and designer, has forged a distinctive creative path, showcasing her expertise in shaping three-dimensional objects and infusing them with a captivating aesthetic. Holding a B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh and an A.A.S. in Accessories Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology, Tia's artistic journey began with early accolades for hand sculpted pottery, leading her to secure a coveted spot in a jewelry and metalsmith course at the esteemed Moore College of Art & Design in Philadelphia. These experiences lead to a strong desire to create 3 dimensional objects.
For the initial 16 years of her career, Tia flourished as a floral designer before transitioning into the fast-paced fashion industry, contributing her creative talents to designing women's handbags, shoes, and hardware. From dazzling New York City runway shows to steering the aesthetic vision of multi-million dollar commercial brands. Tia’s expansive skill set encompasses all facets of brand management, spanning from conceptualization and color theory to material innovation, international and domestic manufacturing, pricing strategy, photoshoot coordination, collaboration with tanneries for custom leathers, print and textile design, embroidery concepts, showroom curation, and the meticulous crafting of branding and packaging designs.
Driven by a profound love for creative expression, Tia ventured into the realm of interior design, skillfully integrating her custom paintings into clients' homes. She excels in creating artworks that not only complement but enhance the ambiance of a room, demonstrating her expertise in designing spaces that revolve around her art.
As Tia evolves in her artistic endeavors, her work represents a harmonious fusion of influences from fine arts, fashion, floral design, and interior decorating. Committed to innovation and a zest for artistic exploration, Tia stands as a source of inspiration for those on their own journey of creative expression.