"Through my photography I try to capture the more intimate aspects of a place. While I appreciate iconic scenes, I relish the ordinary aspects of day-to-day life wherever I am. My work centers on locality and the imprint of humanity of that space. I have been influenced by the New Topographics movement and more directly by studies with Sandi Haber Fifield.
"My love of woodworking began as a teen when I was a constant inhabitant of my father’s woodshop. I learned much of my woodworking technique from my him and am proud to follow on in his footsteps. I produce a variety of handmade wood items including toys, jewelry, household items and furniture." says Terry Tougas.
Terry Tougas holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Massachusetts and has had a 30+ year career in the sciences before "retiring" in 2015 to start a second career as photographer and woodworker. His first career as a scientist encompassed a faculty position directing graduate studies in chemistry, a stint in product development in the photographic industry, and for over 25 years as a lead scientist in the chemistry, manufacturing and controls area of pharmaceutical product development. He is the author of over 100 technical publications including books and book chapters. He has held leadership roles in several scientific organizations including serving as chair of both International Pharmaceutical Aerosol Consortium on Regulation and Science and the International Consortium on Innovation and Quality in Pharmaceutical Development.
In his second "career", he has devoted himself to pursuing long time interests in both photography and woodworking. His work has been exhibited in many shows and is in several galleries (below). In addition, he is a faculty member at the Brookfield Craft Center with offerings in both photography and woodworking. His woodworking courses center on traditional techniques using primarily hand tools.
Galleries Brookfield Craft Center, Brookfield, CT The Hen’s Nest, Washington Depot, CT Wesleyan Potters, Middletown, CT Guilford Art Center, Guilford, CT
Exhibitions Elected Artist Show, Kent Art Association, May 22–June 13, 2021 Dusk to Dawn, Don’t Take Pictures, Feb24–May 25, 2021 Featured Artists Show, Kent Art Association, Feb. 6–21, 2021 Warren: The Secret Garden, The Voice of Art, Nov. 1–Dec. 31, 2020 Arts Are (Greater Than), Cultural Alliance of Western CT, Oct. 16–Nov. 13, 2020 Member's Show, Kent Art Association, Sept. 2–Oct. 12,2020 Carriage Barn Arts Center, Sept. 12–Oct. 11, 2020 Brookfield Town Hall Exhibit, January 2020 Brookfield Arts Commission* Signs of Home, July 20–August 11, 2019 Brookfield Craft Center* The Curated Fridge, Summer 2019 Bethel Public Library Exhibit, Cultural Alliance of Western CT, July 2019 Photography Show, Kent Art Association, Nov. 4–30, 2018 (Solo exhibit)
Other Elected Artist, Kent Art Association, May 2021 Juror, Student Show 2021 Kent Art Association Faculty member (Photography, Woodworking) Brookfield Craft Center (2021–present)
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