Victoria Tasch

My first volunteer project for WP&S was a statewide Membership Drive in 2000 in conjunction with our 100th Anniversary and exhibition.
As a member of the SE Chapter I Co-Chaired the Membership Committee with Dara Larson and later worked on the Exhibitions Committee. 2003-2008 multiple committees for the Japanese Exchange. Some of us continued to develop our relationships with our Japanese friends. 2013 6 WVA members are invited to exhibit at the Bumpodo Gallery, Tokyo. 2016 6 WVA members host Japanese artists and show work at Promega.
Currently SE Chapter Secretary term 2025-2027
WVA State Board Positions:
2015 Secretary
2016-2020 President
2020-2024 Treasurer
2024- present Historian

Who will tend, protect, listen, and heal the environment? Naturalists have long answered this call by uncovering unique species from their environment; by preserving and displaying these specimens, they share the wonders of nature with others. As an artist, I study the politics of collection, preservation, and exhibition—examining how decisions about what is collected and displayed can influence cultural narratives and public understanding—as I come to understand the importance of the unique copy in our society.
My creative process often involves assembling collections of handmade items, predominantly pollinators and plants. While these items form a unified whole, each retains its individual character. There is a special magic in repetition, much like the comfort found in a familiar song. The interplay between similarities and subtle differences among individual works is key to this process, highlighting both unity and diversity. Through these sequences, I invite viewers to form connections with the living world, encouraging growth and a deeper appreciation for our landscapes.
Experimentation is central to my practice. I work with diverse print processes, papermaking, and bookmaking, always attentive to the small details present in the environment. While change is inevitable, our survival remains closely tied to the fate of insects. These creatures are vital: they control pests, recycle nutrients, and enrich our soil. My work reflects a deep interest in our symbiotic relationship with pollinators, whose health supports our food systems and ecosystems.
My studio is a space for activism, rooted in current events and the ongoing challenge of climate change. Using both traditional and contemporary approaches—printmaking, fiber arts, craft, and digital media—I strive to bridge past and present. In the spring and summer, I gather invasive plants from public spaces to create handmade paper, then sow native plant seeds in their place to foster pollinator habitats. Each piece I produce is layered with information, inviting viewers to explore and uncover hidden meanings. The fall and winter months become a time for carving, printing, reflection, and research, all of which are integral to my process.
Art offers a means to reconnect with nature and serves as a powerful catalyst for transformation. Through my work, I hope to inspire others to engage with and care for the environment, fostering a sense of responsibility and wonder for the world we share.