Born 1984, Sydney, Australia

Lives and works in the Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia

Wade Taranto (b.1984) is a Jeweller and Painter, with formal training in both mediums. His studio practice in both areas explore the use of ‘painterly’ marks and experimentation using traditional materials and techniques, creating works which live in the present while creating a dialogue with the history of art and objects.

 Through the process of making, the ‘everyday’ becomes embedded in the meaning of each work. Moving the materials around much like moving soil in the garden or arranging flowers in a vase, to unbury a picture or object.

The hand becomes obvious in each work like footprints in soil or the discovery of fossils, the uncovering of time and process.

 In 2024, along with his wife, Minta Furness, they opened Acanthus Studios, a Jewellers and Object Gallery located in Katoomba in the Blue Mountains, Australia, showcasing their own handmade jewellery as well as other handcrafted objects.

2019

Bachelor of Fine Art (Painting)

National Art School, NSW, Australia

 2013

Apprenticeship in the trade of Jewellery (Manufacturing & Repairing)

New South Wales Department of Education and Training, Australia

 2012

Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture

Tafe NSW, Australia

 2006

Bachelor of Visual Arts, Object Art & Design (Jewellery and Metal)

Sydney College of the Arts, University of Sydney