Artists' Books

TEXTILE ARTS LA SLAM!

November 30, 2020 By Debra Disman

The last Textile Slam! of 2020 was Tuesday evening October 27, 2020

Textile Slam! is an opportunity for friendly conversation and networking, featuring a rotating slate of presenters, each of whom deliver an informal six-minute (or less!) slide show / improv / show-and-tell presentation. I was honored to present at this Slam!

Members, artists, designers, architects, educators, and all-around neat thinkers are invited to talk about their work, ideas that interest them, or projects they are exploring or have completed or would like help with.

The Slam! as a casual, community, conversation-oriented event.

This Slam! featured Lea Feinstein, Kathy Nida, and Debra Disman talking about current work, creating in a pandemic, thriving.

See the SLAM! and ENJOY!

A Material Identity

November 22, 2020 By Debra Disman

“Material Identity” was an exciting show presented by the Loveland Center for Contemporary Art, Loveland, CO

I was honored to exhibit two works in the show.

The show asks the question:

“How does materiality represent who we are? Does the material you use dictate who you are as a maker? How does medium speak to who you are as an individual?”

In the exhibition Material Identity, 27 artists and makers from 3 countries and 16 states explore the substance of material, paying special attention to their place in the world, either from a focus inward, or how they identify in society at large. This international exhibition was juried by Jiseon Lee Isbara, Otis College of Art and Design, and Jessica Kooiman Parker, Boulder Dairy Art Center.

Tour the Exhibition!
Listen to participating artists talk with Executive Director Sarah LaBarre and Curator Jessica Kooiman Parker

The Book As Art v. 8: INFINITY…A Closer Look

November 22, 2020 By Debra Disman

The BOOK AS ART v.8: INFINITY was a fantastic exhibition and experience to be involved in.

Kudos to all who put these events together, and brought us together as artists working in the form of the Book.

Bravo, and enjoy….

August 28 through October 17 | virtual tour only
The Periodicals Gallery of the Decatur Library
215 Sycamore St., Decatur, Ga. 30030

The Book As Art v.8: Infinity, installed at the Decatur Branch of the DeKalb County Public Library, provided virtual tours, artist talks, and more throughout its run. Check out the catalog.

This exhibition is brought to you by Decatur Arts Alliance, Georgia Center for the Book, the DeKalb Co. Public Library, DeKalb Library Foundation and Keep it Indie-catur.

VIEW THE CATALOG

TOUR THE SHOW!

Artist’s Talk

ARTISTS’ SHOWCASE AND DISCUSSION

Chasing Ghosts V: Piercing the Veil through Remembrance, Legacy & Beyond…

November 17, 2020 By Debra Disman

Chasing Ghosts V: Piercing the Veil through Remembrance, Legacy & Beyond…

At Verum Ultimum Gallery in Portland.

Juried and curated by Jennifer Gullia Cutshall

“This show emphasizes the idea of revealing the unseen or the soul in a work of art. The term ghost may be interpreted in many ways, not necessarily meant to be a literal elucidation. This year’s interpretation might be loaded with the added turmoil of current social, health, environmental, and political climate. The exhibition asks artists: “Does your process manifest an identity within your work that somehow speaks to the past? Do you express your deepest fears or concerns through your work? Do current political, health, and environmental concerns follow you into the studio and shadow or define your work? What ghosts or parts of the past leave their mark on your work? Is a legacy revealed through your work or your process? Is memory a vital vehicle of expression for you? Do you inadvertently honor something from your past or concern for the future through your work? ” — Jennifer Gillia Cutshall

Verum Ultimum never seeks to drive the work, the only hope to unveil unique visions.

Verum Ultimum Gallery has engaged audiences of artists and collectors since its founding in Northeast Portland in 2013.

The brainchild of artist Jennifer Gillia Cutshall, Verum Ultimum (meaning the ultimate truth) showcases work that demonstrates the deepest connection to the creative process.