“ It's Not Black and White ”, (interior/open), Book board, mulberry paper, used typewriter ribbon, canvas, hemp cord, 2021 Part 42 of an interview series in which artists reply to the same six questions. Debra Disman makes sculptural objects from a combination of materials that can be read as fiber art, yet also imply book forms. Her work is a mesmerising combination of materials, textures, and forms that are combined with exceptional skill. You can see more of her work here . Other interviews on this blog are available here . Philip Hartigan: What medium/media do you chiefly use, and why? Debra Disman : At the present time, I am working primarily in what you might call fiber: cloth/fabric/textiles/, including canvas, jute, lace and ribbon; and thread/string/cord, along with book board, paper, such as watercolor and mulberry papers; acrylic paint and adhesives. I interweave other materials such as used typewriter ribbon, varnish and plaster gauze into the works---whate...
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