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Solo Exhibition

“I Can’t I Won’t I Will I Do”, Revisited

November 24, 2023 By Debra Disman

Gene Ogami photographs

Filed Under: ARTISTS, Artists' Books, Exhibitions, Presentations, TEXTILE/FIBER, Women Artists, Work Tagged With: Anahid Oshagan, Ara Oshagan, Books, City of Glendale, Curators Ara Oshagan and  Anahid Oshagan, Exhibition design, Fiber, Fiber Art, Frida Cano, Gallery show, Gallery sow, Gene Ogami, Glendale Arts and Culture, Glendale Central Library, Glendale Library Arts and Culture, Handmade Books, Mark Henry Samuel, RefectSpaceGallery, Solo Exhibition, Solo Show, Stacie B. London, Textile Art, Textiles

Walking Through “I Can’t I Won’t I Will I Do”

May 1, 2023 By Debra Disman

Photographer Gene Ogami documented my 2023 solo show, “I Can’t I Won’t I Will I Do” at ReflectSpace Gallery in the Glendale Central Library.
The ten images below provide a virtual walk-through of the exhibition, which was, as I shared with the curators, Ara and Anahid Oshagan, a dream come true that I did not even know I had.

Gratitude to them, to Gene, and to so many others who supported this realization.


Walking into the meditative gallery space from the main library.


Catching some of the larger pieces through the vitrine reflections.


Capturing exhibition signage, the “Concurrencies” artists’ book, the two Concurrencies hangings, and “Throes of the Body” in the vitrine.


A favorite corner of the Curators, Installers and myself!


“Three Sisters and Their Mother” on the wall, hanging over the titular work, “I Can’t I Won’t I Will I Do” on shelf.


“Finally, and Just For A Minute” suspended. Black on black on black is challenging to photograph.


A shot that manages to include over half the pieces in the show.


Gene was able to present me surrounded and supported by my works.


We were able to employ the hallway to present other works, and enlargements of the images featured in my artists’ book, “Concurrencies”, comparing the lives and works of artists Charlotte Salomon and Eva Hesse.


The Journey Continues.
In gratitude and appreciation.

Filed Under: ARTISTS, Artists' Books, Exhibitions, TEXTILE/FIBER, Women Artists, Work Tagged With: "I Can't I Won't I Will I Do", Anahid Oshagan, Ara Oshagan, Art Gallery, Book as Sculpture, Books, Charlotte Salomon, City of Glendale, Concurrencies, Curators Ara Oshagan and  Anahid Oshagan, Documentary Photography, Eva Hesse, Fiber, Fiber Art, Gene Ogami, Glendale Arts and Culture, Glendale Central Library, Glendale Library Arts and Culture, Handmade Books, Hanging, Mark Henry Samuel, Poetry Consults, RefectSpaceGallery, ReflectSpace, ReflectSpaceGallery, Sewing, Solo Exhibition, Solo Show, Stitching, Tapestry, Textile Art, Textiles, Tina Demirdjian

DISMAN-tling “I Can’t I Won’t I Will I Do” at ReflectSpace Gallery!

April 3, 2023 By Debra Disman

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.

Filed Under: ARTISTS, Artists' Books, BOOKS, Exhibitions, New Work, TEXTILE/FIBER, Women Artists, Work Tagged With: Anahid Oshagan, Ara Oshagan, Books, City of Glendale, Curators Ara Oshagan and  Anahid Oshagan, Fiber, Fiber Art, Glendale Arts and Culture, Glendale Central Library, Glendale Library Arts and Culture, Handmade Books, Mark Henry Samuel, Poetry Consults, RefectSpaceGallery, ReflectSpace, ReflectSpaceGallery, Solo Exhibition, Solo Show, Textile Art, Textiles, Tina Demirdjian

Be The Change Book Festival: Bookmaking Workshops II

March 6, 2023 By Debra Disman

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

“Make Your Own Books with Debra Disman – Bookmaker and ReflectSpace Gallery exhibiting artist”
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.

Presented as part of:

Be the Change Book Festival – Be the Change Series at Glendale Central Library
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.

Filed Under: ARTISTS, Artists' Books, BOOKS, Presentations, Student Work, Teaching Artist, Women Artists Tagged With: "Make Your Own Books!", Anahid Oshagan, Ara Oshagan, Artists, Be the Change, Be the Change BOok Festival, Book, Book Festival, Bookmakiing Workshops, Bookmaking, Bookmaking at the Public Library, BOOKMAKING WORKSHOP, Books, Books made by Hand, Charlotte Salomon, Community Bookamking Women's History Month, Eva Hesse, Family Bookmaking Workshop, Fiber, Glendale Arts and Culture, Glendale Central Library, Handmade Books, Hands on bookmaking, Installation, Making Books Together, RefectSpaceGallery, Sculpture, Solo Exhibition, Solo Show, Tapestry, Textiles

Be The Change Book Festival: Bookmaking Workshops I

March 1, 2023 By Debra Disman

I was thrilled to offer three FREE bookmaking workshops for Be the Change Book Festival – Be the Change Series on Saturday February 25th,2023!!!

https://debradisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/20230225_135148.mp4

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.

https://debradisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/20230225_135200.mp4

as part of:

Be the Change Book Festival – Be the Change Series

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

ALSO!
I have a solo show in ReflectSpace Gallery:

I Can’t I Won’t I Will I Do Exhibition by Debra Disman – ReflectSpace Gallery

 Glendale Central Library
Glendale Library Arts and Culture

Filed Under: Artists' Books, BOOKS, Exhibitions, Student Work, Teaching Artist, Women Artists Tagged With: "Make Your Own Books!", Anahid Oshagan, Ara Oshagan, Artists, Be the Change, Be the Change BOok Festival, Book, Book Festival, Bookmakiing Workshops, Bookmaking, Bookmaking at the Public Library, BOOKMAKING WORKSHOP, Books, Books made by Hand, Charlotte Salomon, Community Bookamking Women's History Month, Eva Hesse, Family Bookmaking Workshop, Fiber, Glendale Arts and Culture, Glendale Central Library, Handmade Books, Hands on bookmaking, Installation, Making Books Together, RefectSpaceGallery, Sculpture, Solo Exhibition, Solo Show, Tapestry, Textiles

Be The Change Book Festival! FREE Bookmaking Workshops!

February 24, 2023 By Debra Disman

Make Your Own Books with Debra Disman – Bookmaker and ReflectSpace Gallery exhibiting artist
Saturday, February 25: 10:00am – 11:00am, 1:00pm – 2:00pm, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
 Glendale Central Library – ReflectSpace Annex
AGE GROUP:  ALL AGES
EVENT TYPE:   CLASSES & WORKSHOPS  ARTS & CRAFTS
Bring the whole family and learn how to create fun and fabulous handmade books using folding, cutting and gluing techniques.

Presented as part of:

Be the Change Book Festival – Be the Change Series
Saturday, February 25: 10:00am – 4:00pm
 Glendale Central Library
AGE GROUP:  ALL AGES
EVENT TYPE:   SPECIAL EVENTS
Celebrate 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
Friday, February 24: All Day
 Glendale Central Library
AGE GROUP:  ALL AGES
EVENT TYPE:   ART EXHIBITION
A solo exhibition featuring Los Angeles-based artist Debra Disman.

Tagged With: "Make Your Own Books!", Anahid Oshagan, Ara Oshagan, Artists, Be the Change, Be the Change BOok Festival, Book, Book Festival, Bookmakiing Workshops, Bookmaking, Bookmaking at the Public Library, BOOKMAKING WORKSHOP, Books, Books made by Hand, Charlotte Salomon, Community Bookamking Women's History Month, Eva Hesse, Family Bookmaking Workshop, Fiber, Glendale Arts and Culture, Glendale Central Library, Handmade Books, Hands on bookmaking, Installation, Making Books Together, RefectSpaceGallery, Sculpture, Solo Exhibition, Solo Show, Tapestry, Textiles

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