Textile Art

EXHIBITIONISTA: “From Fiber…”

July 26, 2023 By Debra Disman

The exhibition “From Fiber” will present contemporary art that utilize and showcase fibers. The works reflect a wide range of works related to the fiber medium, from raw fibers to high fashion and everything in-between. The goal of the exhibition is to showcase innovative work that explores both traditional materials and processes as well as those that expand the use of fiber with other media, processes, and disciplines.

The show will run from Friday, September 1 through Saturday, September 30. A reception and awards ceremony will be held Friday, September 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. A total of $1,200 in prizes will be awarded.

Juror: Ann B. Coddington. Ann utilizes a variety of traditional and innovative fiber techniques including twining, looping, lashing and netting in her sculptural forms.

Sharing Shows: Summer 2023

July 23, 2023 By Debra Disman

I am honored to participate in several shows this summer, and share a bit about them below.

I am thrilled to be a part of International Fiber Arts XI!

The 11th Biennial Fiber Art juried exhibition is held every two years at Sebastopol Center for the Arts. This outstanding celebration of fiber arts presents the work of artists from all over the world. Over 3,000 attend this well publicized and reviewed exhibit. This show is held in the SCA gallery and available virtually online on the SCA website. The exhibition is co-sponsored by Sebastopol Center for the Arts and Surface Design Association.

International Fiber Arts XI is a juried exhibition presenting a distinct approach to innovative and traditional fiber techniques, and contemporary concepts for the
use of traditional and unusual materials. The selected two and three-dimensional works invite the viewer to experience the many facets of fiber art.

Jurors are distinguished fiber artists Judith Content and Ann Johnston.

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.

“A Common Thread” Artists’ Talk at ArtShare LA!

April 28, 2023 By Debra Disman

Join us for a LIVE, IN-PERSON Artists’ Talk at ArtShare LA, focusing on the fiber-oriented works in the exhibition, “A Common Thread” on view in the ArtShare LA gallery through May 13th.

ArtShare LA Shares A Common Thread

April 11, 2023 By Debra Disman

I am honored be a part of ArtShare LA’s exhibition, “A COMMON THREAD“, a 13-woman exhibition featuring fiber-based and textile works of art exploring autobiography and social critique, connection and displacement interlinked through themes of history and memory.

The show was curated by ArtShare LA Executive Director Beth Stryker and Visual Arts manager Baha H Danesh.

Each artist’s works are exhibited together, creating specific artistic spaces for visitors to peruse.

I am thrilled to have four works in the show.

ArtShare LA Executive Director Beth Stryker chats with exhibition designer extraordinaire, Stacie B. London.

Exhibiting artist Doris Bittar and friend.

Enjoying the exhibition.

Baha and I celebrating!

Please view a fabulous film of the show by Eric Minh Swenson HERE

The exhibition runs April 1 – May 13…so come on by and enjoy the show!