Art of tao labossiere
is the husband and wife team of Tao & Amy LaBossiere. Tao is the master artist and Amy handles the business side. The two collaborate to bring Tao’s artistic vision for his clients to life. Art of Tao creates large-scale public art murals, art commissions in various mediums including sculpture, paintings, and illustration. Tao LaBossiere has been self-employed as a professional artist for more than 25 years and a developing artist his entire life.
ART of tao laBossiere
Commissions (partial list): 2014-2021
City of Hartford Firefighters Association Local 760 mixed media artwork
Wagging Tails Dog Park Mural
Joey Garlic's Logo Mural
Playhouse on Park Mural
J's Crabshack Mural
Heirloom Flats Mural and Mixed Media Flag Artwork
Xfinity Theater Graffiti Mural
Chango Rosa Tacos Artwork Commission via The RiseUP Group
The Blind Pig custom etched copper bar top and metal sculpture
The 224EcoSpace Community Mural
Bear's Smokehouse BBQ brand-themed paintings
Uncas Elementary School library mural
The Greenway Market hand-painted signage and custom wood displays
The Place 2 Be Mural
Still Hill Brewery Mural
Welcome Home, Community Mural in North Hartford Promise Zone
Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ Mural
St Mary’s Home: Everlasting Spring in the Secret Garden Mural
Pond House Café: Tribute to Elizabeth Park Rose Vine Mural
Real Art Ways: Odd Ball Photo Booth Sculpture Installation
Old State House: Two Historic Character Cut-Outs and Public Art Sidewalk Murals
CowParade: Various sculpture restoration
City of Hartford: Candy Canines sculpture installation
Old State House: Public Art Sidewalk Murals
Tao LaBossiere is an award-winning muralist, sculptor, and illustrator whose personal mission is to celebrate community through creativity. For more than 20 years, Tao has resided at Hartford ArtSpace working as a professional artist. He is volunteer co-director of the Hartford ArtSpace Gallery and founder of Art of Tao LaBossiere LLC. Tao has a 25-year history of satisfied clients including municipalities, public libraries, schools, restaurants, and private art patrons in the tri-state area. For ten years, he was the lead creative partner and visionary at Still Waters Retreat Center. As a young man, Tao studied at Norwich Free Academy and Lyme Academy, then The Cleveland Institute of Art, and Hartford Art School.
Amy LaBossiere is a writer, multi-disciplinary artist, and artist manager based in Hartford, CT. She has more than 25 years of experience in marketing, public relations, and creative communications. Amy is the former managing partner of Still Waters Retreat Center and advertising account executive with multiple firms in CT and NY. She is volunteer co-director of Hartford ArtSpace Gallery and Managing Director of Art of Tao LaBossiere LLC. Amy holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Arts with a specialization in public relations from Long Island University/CW Post, a Master of Arts in Conscious Evolution from The Graduate Institute, and a certificate in holistic health coaching from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition.
Check out Art of Tao on Facebook and the official artist website.