Tania Herman (b. 1981) is a Tokyo-based visual artist of Russian origin focusing on sculpture and ceramics. She began her art education in academic drawing and painting during early childhood. While her career initially diverged from art, she continued her drawing practice and returned to art full-time.
Tania holds a Masters degree in Ceramics and Glass from the Royal College of Art, London. In 2021 she completed two years of research at The Tajimi City Pottery Design and Technical Centre (
Ishoken), Japan.
She has been an International Academy of Ceramics (IAC) member since 2023.
Having an interest in psychology and philosophy, Tania investigates complex human experiences related to life ambiguity and subjectivity of perception; she explores the drivers and consequences of human decisions and corresponding emotions such as fear, repressed anger, abject, love, frustration, loss, etc. through her work.
Her works are at The Cultural Centre of Gornji Milanovac, Riga Porcelain Museum, Mashiko Museum of Ceramic Art, and in private collections.