Debra Disman

Artist

The Book As Art

35th Annual McNeese National Works on Paper

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I am thrilled to be part of this exciting SHOW!

I am honored to have two pieces in the 35th Annual McNeese National Works on Paper exhibition, opening Thursday March 24, 2022 juried by Jennifer Dasal, creator and host of ArtCurious Podcast, a podcast about art history, and previously Associate Curator of Contemporary Art, North Carolina Museum of Art.

Stop by if you are in the area!

I am showing:

Prairie, 10.25″ x 47″ x 15.25″, Mixed Media: Book Board, Paper Board, Watercolor Paper, Tissue Paper, Jute Cord

(Exterior/Front Cover)
(Interior/Open)
(Exterior/Open)

Burning Bush,  7.5 x 11 x 5.5″, Mixed Media: Repurposed Journal (board), Mulberry Paper, Linen Thread, Sewing Thread

(Interior/Open)

(Exterior/Open)

(Interior Detail)

Listen to juror Jennifer Dasal’s talk HERE!
“Walk” through the show HERE!
View all the wonderful works in the show HERE!

EXHIBITIONISTA: 35th Annual McNeese National Works on Paper

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I am honored to have two pieces in the 35th Annual McNeese National Works on Paper exhibition, juried by: Jennifer Dasal, creator and host of ArtCurious Podcast, a podcast about art history, and previously Associate Curator of Contemporary Art, North Carolina Museum of Art.

Listen to Jennifer Dasal’s talk HERE!

“Walk” through the show HERE!

I am showing “PRAIRIE”  

and

“BURNING BUSH”

View all the wonderful works in the show HERE!

2021 INTERNATIONAL ART OF THE BOOK: In Living Color

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THE 2021 ART OF THE BOOK & PAPER SCULPTURE!


“In 2011, we held the first Art of the Book exhibit in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Rochester Public Library. At the time, we wanted to celebrate what has been at the core of libraries for centuries–the book. We marveled over the intricate interpretations of this humble format, and we were thrilled with the response to the exhibit from the community.”

“In subsequent years, the exhibit has grown to include entries from all over the world, featuring well-known artists for their exquisite work. We have built a reputation worldwide among book artists, and we are so pleased to see that reputation upheld.

Books continue to ensnare the imagination, both for their form and content. Artists manipulate those two components to create breathtaking, mind-bending works of art that tease and cajole people to consider the intricacies of paper, ink, words, and meaning.

In commemoration of the 10th Anniversary, we are adding Paper Sculpture as a new category. This new category will celebrate the extraordinary use of paper, in an art form that combines or shapes papers.”

View the CATALOGUE!

View the show!!

Musings…THE BOOK AS ART v. 9: MUSE

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Artist books take many forms – from handmade and lusciously tactile to linear and informative, abstract and questioning to sculptural and monumental.

The Decatur Arts Alliance presents the ninth edition of the juried exhibition of artists’ books, The Book as Art v.9: Muse, August 13–October 3, 2021.
This show celebrates the book with a wildly varied collection of inventive and spectacular work that challenges expectations. The exhibition will be installed once again at the Decatur Branch of the DeKalb County Public Library.

This year, the exhibition is dedicated to the memory of Dorothy “Dot” Davis Moye (1941-2021).

Brought to you by Decatur Arts Alliance, Georgia Center for the Book, the DeKalb Co. Public Library, DeKalb Library Foundation and Keep it Indie-catur.

I am thrilled to be showing, “WINDOW TREATMENT”;


13 x 38 x 9.25″, mixed media

To see a video of this work, please see VIDEO below!


Watch Video HERE

To see and hear three artists including myself discuss their works in the show, please go  HERE or click the link below.

 

Experience the talk HERE

Please see the online version of the Show, Opening Night Tour, and all other information HERE!

If you can experience the show in person:

Gallery Hours
Aug. 13-Oct.3
The Periodicals Gallery of the Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore St., Decatur, Ga. 

The gallery will be open for limited, in-person viewing hours. Registration required.

Book An Appointment

Decatur Library
215 Sycamore Street
Decatur, GA 30030 United States + Google Map
Phone:404.370.3070Website:https://dekalblibrary.org/branches/deca

The Art of the Book, and then some….

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I am thrilled to be showing “Burning Bush”


7.5 x 11 x 5.5″, mixed media

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THE 2021 ART OF THE BOOK & PAPER SCULPTURE

Exhibition at the Rochester Public Library through October 30, 2021.

“In 2011, we held the first Art of the Book exhibit in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Rochester Public Library. At the time, we wanted to celebrate what has been at the core of libraries for centuries–the book. We marveled over the intricate interpretations of this humble format, and we were thrilled with the response to the exhibit from the community.”

“In subsequent years, the exhibit has grown to include entries from all over the world, featuring well-known artists for their exquisite work. We have built a reputation worldwide among book artists, and we are so pleased to see that reputation upheld.

Books continue to ensnare the imagination, both for their form and content. Artists manipulate those two components to create breathtaking, mind-bending works of art that tease and cajole people to consider the intricacies of paper, ink, words, and meaning.

In commemoration of the 10th Anniversary, Paper Sculpture has been added as a new category, to  celebrate the extraordinary use of paper, in any art form that combines or shapes papers.”

Artist Books are…

works of art realized in the form of a book. They are often published in small editions, though sometimes they are produced as one-of-a-kind objects referred to as ‘unique.’ Artist Books have employed a wide range of forms including scrolls, fold-outs, concertinas, or loose items contained in a box, as well as bound printed sheets. Artists have been active in printing and book production for centuries, but the artist book is primarily a late 20th century art form.

Altered Books are…
any book, old or new, that has been recycled by creative means into a work of art. They can be rebound, painted, cut, burned, folded, added to, collaged in, gold-leafed, rubber stamped, drilled or otherwise adorned…and yes, it is legal. They can also be composed entirely of unique materials.

Paper Sculptures are…
artworks created as sculptures using paper in some form as the predominant medium. These sculptures are three-dimensional and can be either free-standing or bas relief and would be considered art forms in themselves.  Paper sculpture can be functional or non-functional with attention to pushing the limits of how paper can be used and explores paper in inventive and unique ways.

July 9, 2021: Show opens
October 30, 2021: Exhibition closes

Join us for the virtual and in-person reception:
 Wednesday, September 29, 2021 from 5:30 Pm – 7 PM, and invite you to join us either in person or virtually via Zoom.

If you would like to join us virtually, we will start at 5:45 PM with a tour of the exhibit and presentation of awards, Zoom invite below.
Topic: Art of the Book Reception
Time: Sep 29, 2021 05:45 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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View the show online:  AOB_2021_Program (1)

View the show IN PERSON:

Rochester Public Library
115 South Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604 United States + Google Map
Phone: 585- 428-8053
Website: https://roccitylibrary.org/artofthebook/

“drift” over to the Brand

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I am thrilled to participate in the exhibition
Brand 49 Annual National Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper,

September 11 – October 30, 2021, showing a  collaborative artist book work created with contemporary  artist Luciana Abait, entitled, “drift“. The piece highlights the effect humans are having on our precious and fragile environment, specifically, the melting of the polar icecaps in Antarctica. 

Juror of Brand 49 is  Marvella Muro, Director of Artistic Programs and Education at Self Help Graphics and Art (SHG) in Los Angeles. From it’s inception in 1973, Self Help Graphics has been nationally known for functioning at the intersection of the arts and social justice. Providing a home that fosters the creativity and development of local artists, it is the pre-eminent center for Latinx printmaking and a resource for young and emerging artists.

Brand 49 is organized by the Associates of Brand Library & Art Center, an all volunteer non-profit that raises funds to support the extensive free and public events at Brand including gallery exhibitions, classical and popular music performances, film screenings, dance performances, and activities for people of all ages.

See a video of

Watch a video of “drift” and see it in detail, then visit it, and see all the wonderful works employing paper at:

The Brand Library and Art Center
1601 West Mountain Street
Glendale, CA 91201 United States + Google Map
Phone: (818) 548-2051
Website: https://www.brandlibrary.org/


Thank you for stopping by, we hope seeing “drift” inspired thought, consideration and contemplation. Enjoy the show!