Tasya van Ree

Tasya van Ree
Born April 30, 1976
Mililani, Hawaii, United States
Occupation Photographer, artist
Partner(s) Amber Heard (2008-2011)

Tasya van Ree (April 30, 1976)[1] is an American artist and photographer based in Los Angeles.[2] She was raised in Hawaii and had been a surfer.[3]

Career

Van Ree is known for her black and white photographs of celebrities, including Michelle Rodriguez,[4] Katherine Moennig[5] and Matt Dallas. In several interviews, she refers to actress Amber Heard as her main muse.[6][7] In a more recent exhibit in 2014, van Ree chose a very different subject matter, photos of toys and popular object, printed in full color.[3]

Her work has been exhibited in several cities[6][7] and magazines.[8][9]

In addition to photography, van Ree makes short films and does painting jobs.[10]

Exhibits

Personal life

Van Ree dated actress Amber Heard, from 2008[12] until the couple broke up in 2011. Heard and van Ree continue to be friends.[13]

References

  1. Anna-Katerina Kissling. "Tasya". P*O*N*Y. Retrieved 2011-09-09.
  2. "Tasya van Ree: Who Is She? Page 2". ThirdAge. 2010-12-06. Retrieved 2012-02-05.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Tran, Khanh T.L. (10 October 2014). "Tsya van Ree Mounts Photography Exhibit at Chateau Marmont". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  4. "Michelle Rodriguez – The Edge of Beauty". tasyavanree.com. Retrieved 2011-07-19.
  5. "Kate Moennig – Time never stands still". tasyavanree.com. Retrieved 2011-07-19.
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 Bendix, Trish (2010-08-06). "An interview with Tasya van Ree | People, Celebrities, Actresses & Profiles Of Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Women In Movies, TV Shows & Music". AfterEllen.com. Retrieved 2012-02-05.
  7. 7.0 7.1 "Anne B. Kelly: Smolder and Shoot: Photographer Tasya Van Ree". Huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2012-02-05.
  8. "Fabrik Magazine - Issue 12". Issuu.com. 2011-03-17. Retrieved 2012-02-05.
  9. 9.0 9.1 Red Carpet- fashion awards. "Amber Heard In Amanda Wakeley – Tasya Van Ree’s "Distorted Delicacies" Art Exhibit". Retrieved 2011-07-19.
  10. "[ART] Tasya Van Ree". Pas Un Autre. 2011-07-14. Retrieved 2012-02-05.
  11. "A Solo Photography Exhibition – EVFA". Tasya Van Ree. 2011-08-09. Retrieved 2012-02-05.
  12. "EXCLUSIVE: Amber Heard talks about being out in Hollywood".
  13. "Amber Heard, Girlfriend Break Up Amid Johnny Depp Romance Rumors". International Business Times. 28 June 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2015 via Regional Business News.