Debra Disman

Artist

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Contemporary Art in Los Angeles

THE CIRCULAR RITUAL OF SPRING

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THE CIRCULAR RITUAL OF SPRING  CURATED BY SUSAN LIZOTTE

bG Gallery proudly announces an expanded version of The Ritual of Spring featuring round artworks from across the country curated by Susan Lizotte, now available on their online viewing room.

I am showing my work: ” I Smile At You With My Eyes”, made of cut, crushed and shaped magazine pages, repurposed cardboard and acrylic paint, created during the pandemic, relating to mask -wearing and faces being covered except for eyes, which became (and maybe always are) a central means of communication and expression as the rest of the face was covered.

Round art is graphic and can represent infinity, completeness, and wholeness. It symbolizes cycles, inclusivity, and unity, serving as a symbol of revolution and growth.

May 10 – July 11, 2024
Please see this Instagram Live interview about my work in the show and more, with Matt Hoffenberg”

This exhibition, and its in-person sister show, “The Ritual of Spring“, are inspired by Lucretius and his 1st century BC poem De Rerum Natura (“On the Nature of Things”) celebrating Spring and  its changing landscapes, the feeling of happiness given by a new season. Spring brings the urge to travel and show outward personal expression and a desire to celebrate a short lived season that echoes our own lives. 

 

An Open Book

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When one book closes…another one opens…
or, something like that.

I was thrilled to be a part of the 2020 California Open Exhibition at TAG Gallery in LA.

“I like the ‘openness’ of the California Open concept,” said juror Kate Mothes, “so in my selections I tried to maintain a diversity of ideas and themes, and to the best of ability with the information at hand, include artists of diverse backgrounds. With this in mind, I also considered the craftsmanship of each work, and included a range of media types. It was a pleasure to review all of the submissions to this year’s open call, and I thank TAG Gallery for inviting me to participate as juror this year!”


“Falling“,  2019, 7″ x 24.5″ x 10.5”, mixed media (book board, mulberry paper, hemp cord, paperboard)


It sold.

California OPEN 2020

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I was thrilled to be a part of the 2020 California Open Exhibition at TAG Gallery in LA.

“I like the ‘openness’ of the California Open concept,” said juror Kate Mothes, “so in my selections I tried to maintain a diversity of ideas and themes, and to the best of ability with the information at hand, include artists of diverse backgrounds. With this in mind, I also considered the craftsmanship of each work, and included a range of media types. It was a pleasure to review all of the submissions to this year’s open call, and I thank TAG Gallery for inviting me to participate as juror this year!”

I was in good company, and documented a few of my favorite pieces…it takes all kinds…of art.
Enjoy.

Photograph

Sculpture

Mixed Media Relief

Documentary Photography

Altered Book

Collage

Like I said…it takes all kinds.
It takes, All Of Us.
Cheers.

Staying OPEN

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It is an honor to be participating in the 2020 CALIFORNIA OPEN Exhibition at TAG Gallery.
You can visit the show live and in-person by appointment:
TAG Gallery 5458 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
310.829.9556 | [email protected] | 11am -5pm, Tue-Sat

TAG Gallery is thrilled to share the 15th Annual 2020 CALIFORNIA OPEN  Exhibition, featuring unique art pieces from 99 artists from around the United States.

Juror Kate Mothes , accomplished founder of Young Space @yngspc and Dovetail Magazine @dovetail.mag thoughtfully selected nearly 1000 works submitted from our national call for art to assemble what is a uniquely incredible show.

She says,

“Much has already been written about the unprecedented time we find ourselves in,” explains juror Kate Mothes. “As I reviewed the submissions for the California Open, I had a raised awareness of the circumstances and time period during which much of the work had been made.”

“I like the ‘openness’ of the California Open concept,” continues Mothes, “so in my selections I tried to maintain a diversity of ideas and themes, and to the best of ability with the information at hand, include artists of diverse backgrounds. With this in mind, I also considered the craftsmanship of each work, and included a range of media types. It was a pleasure to review all of the submissions to this year’s open call, and I thank TAG Gallery for inviting me to participate as juror this year!”

View the 2020 California Open Exhibition  here!
ENJOY the Artist Chat:
Wednesday, September 23, 3pm – California Open 2020 Artist Chat via Zoom (sign up on Facebook required)

2020 CALIFORNIA OPEN PARTICIPATING ARTISTS

Troy Aiken, Norman Aragones, Sarah Arnold, Louis Balicki, Jenny Balisle, Michele Benzamin-Miki, Reiko Berg, Allegra Bick-Maurischat, Raydel Blanco, Alessia Bothorel, Nancy Byrnes, Julie Carcione Cavaz, Chung-Ping Cheng, Michael Chesler, Jonathan Crow, Laurie Curran, Jaren Dahlstrom, Debra Disman, Lee Dollison, Laurence Elias, Mims Ellis, Robert Esau, Mumtaz Essa, Astrid Francis, Rinaldo Frattolillo, Gail Glikmann, Aspen Golann, Leslie Goldenberg, Bart Goldman, Emily Gomez, Keri Haarhoff, Andy Hann, Debra Hintz, Gary Hong, Cathy Immordino, Federico Imperiale, Marta Jaremko, Joan Karp, Sassoon Kosian, Faina Kumpan, Esther Kwan, JJ L’Heureux, Julie La Rue, Bonnie Lambert, John Langdon, Michelene Laski, Tom Lasley, Nancy Goodman Lawrence, Nakyung Lee, Andrew Leventis, Roberta Levitow, Whitman Lindstrom, Janet Manalo, Don Manderson, Carmen Mardonez, Andrew Martin, Melissa McClellan, Janet Milhomme, Zachary Miller, Eliza Ann Mitchell, Joseph Moreno, Nelson Munares, Perola Navarro, Bryan Northup, Joe A. Oakes, Cara Park, James Parlin, Nora Pineda, Sherry Pollack Walker, Justin Prough, Manaz Raiszadeh, Michael Roy, Gigi Salij, David Shannon, Ashley Shellhause, Sam Shokati, Jen Solomon, Tianyi Sun, Emily Sunez, Pam Sutherland, Viviana Svidler, Ariel Swartley, Robin Tripaldi, Michael Usher, Paul Valadez, Crystal Vicars, Amy Vidra, Catherine Walker, Sheldon Walker, Emily Wallerstein, Eric Welch, Mira White, Debbie Wolf, Wendy Widell Wolff, Travis Worden, Miss Art World, Amy Wright, Shingo Yamazaki, Jim Zver

CALIFORNIA OPEN INFORMATION