Debra Disman

Artist

Tunnel Books

Making TUNNEL BOOKS at the Granada Hills Branch Library!

We will create an amazing multidimensional TUNNEL BOOK using a three-dimensional tableau scene to honor Native American Heritage Month!    Utilizing strategic cutouts,  accordion folding  and framing techniques, explore a “layered view” that creates the setting for a dramatic scene and story that … [Read more...] about Making TUNNEL BOOKS at the Granada Hills Branch Library!

Tunneling Through (2) Too

Tunneling Through (2) Too It was fantastic to teach a workshop on Tunnel Books for families, at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The Tunnel Book is comprised of two accordion spines, or "sides", connected by a "backdrop" and "cross pieces" or frames attached to the accordion folds moving … [Read more...] about Tunneling Through (2) Too

In Resonant Residence (3)

In Resonant Residence (3) I formally began Studio Residency at the Camera Obscura Art Lab in Santa Monica Wednesday January 10th.  I share the sunlit space, located within the beautiful Mid-century building overlooking Palisades Park, Santa Monica Beach and the blue Pacific with textile … [Read more...] about In Resonant Residence (3)

Tunnel Books with Debra Disman

Tunnel Books with Debra Disman Join us for public workshops in bookmaking and more at the Camera Obscura Art Lab at 1450 Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica! These workshops are being offered as part of my Studio Residency at the Art Lab, January 13-April 14, 2018. I will be creating and teaching in … [Read more...] about Tunnel Books with Debra Disman

“We Right The Book” VI

“We Right The Book” VI I was honored to serve as Artist in Residence at Verdugo Hill High School in Tujunga,  CA (Los Angeles) for a group of 41 Senior English class Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) students. Our project ,  “We Right the Book” was supported by an Artist in Residence grant from … [Read more...] about “We Right The Book” VI