Books
Hemp as Material and Muse
I was thrilled to be contacted by Nadine Avillar, the art director at Hemptique, a hemp and natural fiber craft supply company based in San Diego. Hemptique manufactures a large variety of hemp cords, ropes, twine, paper, fabrics, as well as bamboo and cotton products. They are the creator of organic apparel, accessories, with a focus on hemp products and supplies.
I use a great deal of hemp cord in my works, often listing it as a primary material.
Nadine contacted me in regards to my piece , “Before the Fall“. Hemptique was going to be an exhibitor at NAMTA, (Art and Creative Craft Materials, an organization for the creative industry) 2023 and she wanted to use a photo of my work on one of their promotional banners. NAMTA is the publisher of ART MATERIALS magazine and hold a trade show every year.
She said Hemptique has many contributors that work with their products who are more or less “crafters.” She wanted to show how I have used hemp cord in my mixed-media works. Eventually, the owners of Hemptique decided they wanted to use an image of another of my pieces, “Red Notebook” on the banner,
and an image of “Before the Fall” on their promotional postcard.
I was honored to be represented in this way, and also so happy to received boxes of marvelous Hemptique products/supplies/materials, to use not only in my works, but in projects, classes, programs and workshops that I conduct across LA Country. This was truly a win-win situation and I hope to continue the relationship with Hemptique, Nadine and the owners and staff with more collaborations and new ways of presenting, sharing about and promoting their wares.
Long Live HEMP!
DISMAN-tling “I Can’t I Won’t I Will I Do” at ReflectSpace Gallery!
It was with tenderness mixed with pride and appreciation that I DISMAN-tled my solo show, “I Can’t I Won’t I Will I Do ” which ran from late January to late March 2023, in the ReflectSpace Gallery in the Glendale Central Library, curated by the inimitable duo, Anahid and Ara Oshagan.
Thank you Tony, for your assistance, climbing those ladders, and using those tools!
A bit of fun with Tina Demirdjian of Poetry Consults.
Thank you Tina for the support on all fronts!
It takes a village…the completion of a job well done! With the incomparable Anahid Oshagan, co-curator of ReflectSpace, and Tina Demirdjian of Poetry Consults.
Posing with the Glendale Gals: Tina and Anahid…
and with the marvelous Maryl Fleisher, Marketing Program Supervisor at Glendale Library, Arts & Culture.
A dream I did not even know I had…fulfilled.
Thank you…appreciation, and gratitude.
Be The Change Book Festival: Bookmaking Workshops II
I was thrilled to lead three bookmaking workshops at the Glendale Central Library as part of Glendale Library Arts and Culture
on Saturday, February 25: 10:00am – 11:00am, 1:00pm – 2:00pm, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Glendale Central Library – ReflectSpace Annex
I worked with families, individuals and groups who learned how to create fun and fabulous handmade books using folding, cutting and gluing techniques.
I worked with families, individuals and groups who learned how to create fun and fabulous handmade books using folding, cutting and gluing techniques.
Presented as part of:
Held Saturday, February 25: 10:00am – 4:00pm
A marvelous day-long event which celebrated diverse voices in reading at the Book Festival with author talks, local book vendors, food trucks, DJ, and activities for all ages.
Enjoy my solo show and other exhibitions in the Library!
I Can’t I Won’t I Will I Do Exhibition by Debra Disman – ReflectSpace Gallery
Through March 26th!
Glendale Central Library
A solo exhibition featuring Los Angeles-based artist Debra Disman.
Be The Change Book Festival: Bookmaking Workshops I
I was thrilled to offer three FREE bookmaking workshops for Be the Change Book Festival – Be the Change Series on Saturday February 25th,2023!!!
Make Your Own Books with Debra Disman – Bookmaker and ReflectSpace Gallery exhibiting artist
Participants learned how to create fun and fabulous handmade books using folding, cutting and gluing techniques.
as part of:
Saturday, February 25: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Glendale Central Library
Please enjoy more of this event!
A devoted Dad!
Tween Time 1
Tween Time 2
Dynamic Duo Mom and Daughter
Be The Change Compilation
Be The Change Book Festival! FREE Bookmaking Workshops!
Saturday, February 25: 10:00am – 11:00am, 1:00pm – 2:00pm, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Glendale Central Library – ReflectSpace Annex
AGE GROUP: ALL AGES
Presented as part of:
Saturday, February 25: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Glendale Central Library
AGE GROUP: ALL AGES
Enjoy my solo show and other exhibitions in the Library!
Friday, February 24: All Day
Glendale Central Library
AGE GROUP: ALL AGES
A solo exhibition featuring Los Angeles-based artist Debra Disman.