Debra Disman

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BOLD JOURNEY Magazine Interview: “Meet Debra Disman”

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I am thrilled to share my interview with
BOLD JOURNEY Magazine:

“Meet Debra Disman“

I hope what I share about my “Bold Journey” helps You on Yours.

Cheers!

“HOME v.2: Homeland” at the Georgia Center for the Book

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 I am thrilled to participate in “HOME v.2: Homeland”, an exhibition pre­sent­ed by the Decatur Arts Alliance, the Decatur Land Trust, and the Geor­gia Cen­ter for the Book
in Decatur, Geor­gia
May 29 — July 18, 2026

The Decatur Arts Alliance and the Decatur Land Trust are partnering with the Decatur Library to present the second edition of powerful art show celebrating the multifaceted meaning of “Home.”

Artists working in an array of mediums lend their creative voices to this important cause.

The theme for “HOME v.2 2026” is “HOMELAND.”

“A person’s or a people’s native land, we look to explore “homeland” as a geographical point of origin and a state of being. Works should express cultural and ethnic elements, and elucidate the view of “home” from the immigrant to the expatriate, the displaced to the indigenous. How do we find “home” when we are away from the land of our forebears? What do newly arrived peoples do to preserve their culture and heritage? How do we honor and acknowledge the indigenous inhabitants of the lands upon which we all now live?

The exhibiting artists’ creativity illuminate the diverse ways we experience and define “home,” and their connection with a “HOMELAND.”

Please view the CATALOGUE HERE!
Further Information HERE!

I am happy to be showing:

“Torrent and Tangle: Keep Your House in Order”
 10.5 x 25 x 18, book board, hemp cord, paper, paint, lace, ribbon

The HOME Exhibition is a multimedia showcase presented by the Decatur Arts Alliance in collaboration with the Decatur Land Trust and the Decatur branch of the Dekalb County Public Library. The exhibition will be shown in the Fourth Floor Gallery of the Decatur Library, home to the Georgia Center for the Book.

The show will run May 29 – July 17, 2026
An open­ing recep­tion will be held on Fri­day, May 29 from 6:30 – 9 p.m.

 

Making “Ralph Steadman-Inspired Books at TAM!

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I was thrilled to lead a fun and fabulous bookmaking workshop on Saturday April 25th from 11AM to 3PM, leading participants in making their own one- of-a-kind artists’ book in conjunction with and response to the incredible Ralph Steadman show “And Another Thing”, currently at the beautiful Torrance Art Museum! (TAM)

MAIN GALLERY: Ralph Steadman: and Another Thing

“This traveling exhibition spans over 60 years of Ralph Steadman’s influential career, featuring more than 140 original artworks and ephemera, including sketchbooks, handwritten notes, and personal photographs. Steadman is best known for his long collaboration with Hunter S. Thompson, notably illustrating “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.” Their partnership helped define Gonzo journalism, a style of reporting that blends personal experience with political commentary. Coined by journalist Bill Cardoso, Gonzo’s impact is still felt today in online news, editorial pieces, social media, and political punditry.

The exhibition showcases his diverse body of work, from iconic illustrations for Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland” and Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Treasure Island” to collections like “The Gonzovation Trilogy,” created in collaboration with documentarian and filmmaker Ceri Levy to raise awareness about endangered species. Featured works include nine portraits of U.S. Presidents, over 20 images of famous people, including T.S. Eliot, Karl Marx, Virginia Woolf, and George Orwell, and “Vintage Dr. Gonzo,” a life-size bronze sculpture. This exhibition is organized by the Ralph Steadman Art Collection. Sponsored by United Therapeutics, Flying Dog, and Beta Technologies.”

Thanks to the exhibition curator and fearless leader Andrea Lee Harris, a force of nature, for making this happen!

We had folks of all ages “drop in” to the ongoing workshop, and learn how to put together exciting media to create personal accordion, folded fan and flower-fold books!


Samples help attendees understand the book structures and visualize what they want to do.

 
Ink spatter paper (created by Andrea)  is inspirational and reflects the techniques employed by artist Ralph Steadman!

   

     “Autonomy Matters”
And a Grand Time was had by ALL!

INTERLUDE at the Sam Francis Gallery

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I was thrilled to participate in INTERLUDE, an student-curated exhibition presented at the Sam Francis Gallery.

“Interlude represents a home, a shelter, constructed against a world that can be too overwhelming
at times. This collection of works is intended to create serenity and observation. In the
exhibition, we strive to represent strong female voices. The works are connected through inner
reflection and gentle conveyance. They are not minimized by their subtlety, but they are
strengthened in their ability to impact without aggression. Interlude aims to invite contemplation,
a pause of mindfulness in everyday life.” —Pippa Ang, Curator

Please read Press Release HERE!



The student curatorial team, led by their teacher Janice Gomez.

 

 

My work, SANCTUARY: Know Safe Space was on view.
 

 
        
And a beautiful time was had by all….

PULP*PAPER*BOOK 2026 at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts

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I am thrilled to participate in PULP*PAPER*BOOK 2026 at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts!
Showing “The Body Politic: Black and Gold”, 8.5 x 23 x 7″, book board, paint, canvas, metal leaf, lace, cord, netting, trim, beads.

Exhibition Dates: March 14, 2026- May 3rd 2026 Opening Reception: Sunday, March 15th, 2-4pm, 2026

Pulp • Paper • Book provides a platform for combining works of book makers, pulp wranglers, papermakers and printmakers to exhibit their work. Paper is one of the oldest forms of artistic medium- from parchment to books to vellum to wood products. Humans print on every surface and make inks from everything on earth.
Read the Artist Statements HERE!

Curated Wrap-Around Programming:

Saturday, March 14, 2026: Books at the Source: Literary Arts Summit

Thursday, March 26, 2026: Upcycled Journal Workshop

Thursday, April 2, 2026: Eco Petals: Crafting a Recycled Bouquet

Sunday, April 19, 2026: Paper Lanterns Workshop

Collaboration, Call and Response, Shoebox Arts and the Start Up Art Fair: Process 3

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CALL AND RESPONSE COMES TO STARTUP ART FAIR!

I am thrilled to participate in Shoebox Arts Call and Response Collaborative Book initiative to be presented at the Start Up LA Art Fair
February 27 – March 1, 2026
The Kinney Venice Beach | 737 Washington Blvd, Venice, CA 90292 | Room 202

After five years of digital exchanges connecting artists across six continents, Call and Response is going physical for the first time.

In October 2025, Shoebox Arts helmed by the extraordinary Kristine Schomocker   paired 190 artists to create collaborative books together. Four months later, we have approximately 90 unique collaborative works—oracle decks, teabag weavings, painted photographs, sculptural volumes, accordion books, visual puzzles.

Each book represents a creative conversation between two artists/humans/makers. Participating artists have navigated time zones, shipping logistics, language barriers, and completely different creative approaches to make something neither could have conceived alone.

This is Call and Response at its core: connection, radical trust, real collaboration.

This is collaboration without permission. Connection without barriers. Artists proving quality work doesn’t require institutional blessing—just willingness to make something with another.
A project of @shoeboxarts.la
Exhibition: @callandresponseart

The intimate hotel suite setting allows visitors to interact closely with each work—books displayed throughout the space on beds, tables, and dressers. This is a selling exhibition with works split equally between the two collaborating artists and Shoebox Arts.
Hours:

  • Friday, February 27: VIP Early Access 5-7pm | All Access 7-10pm

  • Saturday, February 28: 12pm – 9pm

  • Sunday, March 1: 12pm – 7pm

To attend this fun and wild event:
Get Tickets: www.startup-art.com/los-angeles