Tara Murino-Brault

Portland, Oregon

Tara Murino-Brault has taught at Portland Community College for 12 years, regularly working across disciplines by teaching printmaking, basic design and drawing. Chicago-born, she holds a BFA in graphic design from the University of Illinois and an MFA in printmaking and book arts from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Tara’s printmaking explores symbolism, mortality, rebirth and cultural power and powerlessness. “I enjoy playing with opposing elements such as light and dark, reason and folly, or good and evil, and the interdependence of each to define the other,” she says. She’s participated in Portland Open Studios, mentored candidates for the emerging printmaking residency for Print Arts Northwest and is an active member of the Southern Graphic Council. Tara’s shown her work at Guardino Gallery, Print Arts Northwest, Oregon State University and Bite Printmaking Studio, where she curates shows and assists with general operations.