"My Artwork has always been about beauty. With Temari I have found a perfect vehicle to explore and express various aspects of it."
- Sharon Thieman - the Artist
Sharon Thieman is a gifted artist who explores Beauty.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, Sharon has known herself as an artist since the age of four.
Her natural instinct to create, as evidenced in childhood was further developed when she attended College for Creative Studies in Detroit, MIchigan and received a BFA in Fine Art, Painting. As a painter, Sharon refined her skills in drawing and design, while developing her intuitive sense of color and design.
A pivotal point in Sharon's career came when she was introduced to craft of Japanese Temari. Upon first seeing Temari, she believed it to be the most beautiful artwork she had ever encountered. She immediately felt challenged to create it and subsequently to research its origin within Japanese culture.
Today, Sharon continues to expand her knowledge and creativity. Residing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, she continues to make Artwork for which she receives local and international attention.
Concurrently, Sharon is enrolled in the Asian Studies Graduate Progam at Florida International University in Miami Florida. The focus of her interdisciplinary study is Japanese Language and Culture. She also displays her work locally and nationally in a variety of venues.
The Artwork of Sharon Thieman has always been about beauty. With Japanese Temari, she has found the perfect vehicle to explore it. Her research intends to unravel the mystique inherent to Japanese ideas surrounding beauty. While many principles remain to be explored, those found on this website include Harmony, Artlessness, Assymetrical Balance, Impermanence and Unity.
Sharon is planning to visit Japan in the Spring of 2012.
