Containing questions, recollections, and regrets of personal relationships, Fia Tharp’s artworks become reflecting pools of the past, present, and future. Inspired by the textile method of darning, their ribbon pieces grapple with material remains to try and repair, honor, or learn from intangible memories. Using the mass of river rocks to disrupt the weave itself, these “emotional planes” remind us of the ways we are changed and tethered by impressions of one another. Often incorporating lovers' clothing items, bed sheets, or exchanged objects, each piece is imprinted with the unique energetic touch of bodies. 

In the same vein, Tharp’s paintings act as notes for the artist on how to love “better” in a world where all intimacy is a constant process of trial and error.


Fia Tharp (b. 1999) graduated from Rhode Island School of Design in 2021 with a BFA in Painting. Their work has most recently been show at Side Bitch Project Space, San Gabriel, CA; Emeco House, Santa Monica, CA; and Woods-Gerry Gallery, Providence, RI. Tharp lives and works in Los Angeles, CA.



For all inquiries... 

Email: fiatharp@gmail.com

Instagram: @fiatharp



Upcoming:

2025

let me out., Side Bitch Project Space, San Gabriel CA
                                             

Group Shows:

2025

Commmon Threads, Side Bitch Project Space, San Gabriel CA

Woods-Gerry West Coast Edition Show, Emeco House, Santa Monica CA

Pile of Shit, Side Bitch Project Space, San Gabriel CA

2022

The Last Real Show, Memorial Hall Gallery, Providence RI       
                       
Painting Thesis Exhibition, Woods Gerry Gallery, Providence RI

2020
 
BFA Show
, Serving the People, https://stp.world/

In My Friend's Basement (March 2020), 62 John St, Providence RI

2019 
 
Uhaul Show
, Fast and Small Gallery, Providence RI

Painting Triennial, Woods Gerry Gallery, Providence RI


Press:

Boston Home Magazine, Winter Issue 2022/ 2023

New England Home Magazine, Jan-Feb Issue 2022