Debra Disman

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Women Artists

EXHBITIONISTA: “Women. Defining Our Representation”

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I am delighted to participante in the online show:
Women. Defining Our Representation, at Black House Artist
I am showing: “Into The Bush”, 11 x 19 x 7 , book board, canvas, sewing thread, acrylic paint

Women. Defining Our Representation
“Women. Defining our Representation” is an exhibition of 31 pieces from 31 woman artists that celebrates the multiplicity of women’s identities, individuality, complexity, and worth. It inspires reflection, understanding and empathy for the diverse and authentic experiences of women by acknowledging accomplishments, reclaiming narratives, exploring gender expression, and sharing personal realities.” – Ellen Mattesi

VIEW THE SHOW HERE!

Juror:  Ellen Mattesi , Director, Black House Artist

Ellen Mattesi is an artist and entrepreneur.  She has been immersed in many facets of the professional art world for over 30 years.  Within her own fine art and creative career, she has built and managed art institutions, curated exhibitions, mentored artists in technical expertise and business skills, and fostered creativity for the ethnically and mentally diverse.  This experience has culminated in a passion for championing the success and advancement of women artists. With Black House Artist, she continues this mission through education and activism with a network of artists, collectors, curators, and scholars.

Black House Artist is a network dedicated to empowering women artists through exhibition opportunities, professional development, art history education, and creative equality. Black House Artist supports the professional and personal autonomy of women.  A portion of the profits from this show will be donated to Abortion Freedom Fund https://abortionfreedomfund.org/ and Planned Parenthood https://www.plannedparenthood.org/ Through the purchase of artwork, or by individual donation, please support the rights of women through your economic  power. Thank you for your consideration.

VIEW THE SHOW HERE!

 

ARTISTS TALK at the IRVINE FINE ARTS CENTER!

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In May of 2023 I was privileged to participate in an

IRVINE FINE ARTS CENTER

ARTISTS PANEL DISCUSSION

 about the exhibitions NORTH NODE and ARIES RISING exhibitions

It was fun, it was fascinating, it was fitting!

If you would like to see and hear it, please go to:

ARTISTS PANEL

and use the
PASSWORD: !5V@zPur

I was one of six women artists in

ARIES RISING
Curated by Virginia Arce

March 11–May 20, 2023
Irvine Fine Arts Center Main Gallery + Gallery 2

“Rooted in the generative characteristics of spring, Aries Rising presents a collection of sculptural and two-dimensional artworks made of metal, fiber, and mixed media whose sensibilities reflect an organic source. Featured artists in the exhibition share a curiosity about human perception as it relates to the environment, both natural and manmade, reflected in their manipulation of material and form.”

Artists featured:
Renée Azenaro, Debra Disman, Mirena Kim, Sofia V. Gonzales, Zara Kuredjian, and
Susan Lizotte.

Sharing Current Shows: An Index of Participation

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I am honored to be participating in a number of shows happening this Spring and Summer, and happy to be in the company of many artists I admire, especially other women-identifying artists!

2023 has been a wonderful year for exhibitions thus far with inclusion in fascinating and, I feel, important, large and small group shows, as well as my solo show in January-March 2023, “I CAN’T I WON’T I WILL I DO” at ReflectSpace Gallery!

Two shows are yearlong, online exhibitions:
 “(Re)imagining Home: On Care for Our Common Home”
18th Street Arts Center Airport Gallery, 3026 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, CA

and
“Objects of Agency”
Hera Gallery and Educational Foundation, 10 High Street, Wakefield, RI

Two are small to mid-sized exhibitions at local institutions comprised entirely of women-identifying artists:
“Aries Rising”
The Irvine Fine Ars Center, 14321 Yale Ave, Irvine, CA

and
“A Common Thread”
ArtShare LA, 801 E 4th Pl, Los Angeles, CA

One is/was an experimental performance:
“Swept Away: Love Letter to a Surrogate(s)”
Annenberg Beach House 415 Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica, CA

Several are outside of California:
FANTASTIC FIBERS 2023
The Yeiser Art Center,  200 Broadway, Paducah, KT

and
“In Tandem” (collaboration with artist Luciana Abait)
Cape Cod Museum of Art , 60 Hope Lane, Dennis, MA

and
“Oh, Mother”
Hera Gallery and Educational Foundation 10 High Street, Wakefield, RI

and
SAFEKEEPING: SDA’s 2023 Member Exhibition
!08 Contemporary Gallery 108 E Reconciliation Way, Tulsa, OK

One is an annual Los Angeles tradition!
Brand 51 Annual National Exhibition of Works on Paper!
Brand Library and Art Center,  1601 West Mountain Street, Glendale, CA

It is a busy time, and I hope to grow from all of these experiences!

Artists’ Panel Discussion: Irvine Fine Arts Center!

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Join us for an online ARTISTS’ Panel Discussion May 13th at Noon!

The artists of the Irvine Fine Arts Center‘s Exhibitions, “Aires Rising” and “North Node” will share, discuss, and celebrate the creative process as seen through their work.

Organized by the incomparable Virginia Arce, Irvine Fine Arts Center Exhibitions Program Coordinator.

Featuring exhibiting artists:
Renee Azenaro
Susan Lizotte, Artist
Miranda Kim
Sophia V Gonzalez
Zara Kuredjian
Debra Disman

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

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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

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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!