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 ___ARTIST'S STATEMENT___
People tend to describe my art as abstract, yet the expressionist complexity is blatant. I’m not hiding anything in my art; I’m just not making it obvious. I want viewers to experience the challenge and pleasure of decoding my art on their own. My role as an Artist is to define the openness to consider anything; to listen and ignore everything; to know that there are no firm rules and if I find any to break them; to create a little spark hoping people will fuel it, moving it further along.
I am inspired by human behavior and the process itself, which includes the fear, the courage, the self-doubt, the bravado it takes to produce something and share it. Each attempt to create a piece of art is a dare, a learning process, a chance to explore and experiment, to make mistakes and find solutions. This is not limited to the method or media- it includes my views, principles and passions.
___LINKS___
My Website: www.debmassa.com
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/debdoesflickr/sets/72157600077438998/
___METHOD___
My work assimilates found objects; text; iron; bronze; copper; construction; rusting; sanding; assemblage; staining; scratching with my fingernails; layers upon layers of acrylic mediums; carving with screwdrivers and woodworkers’ tools; my opinions, judgments, beliefs and emotions; applying a riot of color with an athletic force in order to obtain a crude urban texture.
___BIOGRAPHY___
Deb is a self-taught Artist from Los Angeles currently residing in Greenville, SC. She is best friend to Marcy (Jack Russell terrier) and intense hugger of somewhat reticent kitties.
___COMMISSION WORK___
I gladly offer commission work for supporters such as you, though it must be understood that each painting evolves through intuitive responses and decisions. That means I can work with a broad idea and range of colors, but I need latitude to explore my ideas within those parameters. For instance, if you want me to create a piece similar to PLEASE, using a word, phrase, trademark, tagline or quote submitted by you to construct an original piece of art I will be happy to do a rendition for you. Specific size requirements are easy to accommodate. Price and S&H would vary for different sizes.
___LIMITED EDITION SERIES___
I am currently offering a limited edition series titled TEN EASY WORDS. Each piece will feature a 5”x7” one word portrait similar to those created for the PLEASED TO MEET YOU press kits; the pieces will be available for sale by request only (for instance you may request a word seen here or one seen on my web site or come up with one of your own; maximum of 9 letters); once ten of each word have been created that specific series will no longer be available. The price for each portrait is $40 plus $5 S&H Fees.
To request commission works please click on contact and type COMMISSION WORK in the subject line.
If you have any questions for this Artist please click on the CONTACT page.
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___Exhibit Calendar 2007/2008___
September 2008
Art In The Park
August 2008
How Do You Like Them Apples
Upstate Visual Arts
701 Pendeleton St., Greenville, SC 29601
Mary Beth's
500 E. McBee Ave., Suite 109, Greenville, SC 29601
Raymond James
101 W Broad St, Greenville, SC 29601
CAFfeine
Venue and details coming soon
2.29.2008 – 3.28.2008
The Exile of Profundity & Brilliance
Opening Reception Friday March 7, 6-10PM
WestEnd Darkroom Gallery
640 South Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
http://westenddarkroom.com/
3.15.2008, 6-9PM
Pleased to Meet You: a survey of portraiture in contemporary art
CAFfeine / Contemporary Art Forum
22 West McBee
Greenville, SC 29601
http://www.caffeinesouth.com/index.php
1.4.2008
Artist's in Action
Upstate Visual Arts Gallery - 701 Pendleton St., Greenville, SC, 29603
http://www.upstatevisualarts.org/
Ongoing 2008
UVA Liberty Square Exhibit
One Liberty Square, 55 Beattie Place Greenville, SC, 29603
11.16.2008
OUR BIGGEST SHOW EVER: The Member Show
Upstate Visual Arts Gallery - 701 Pendleton St., Greenville, SC, 29603
September 14, 15, 16
Art in the Park Juried Exhibition
Larkin's on the River - 300 S Main St, Greenville, SC
9.1.2007
We Came Here Not To Represent
Anne Bonney Tattoos and Gallery
526 Alternate 19, Ste 2, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
7.6.2007
Group Show
Upstate Visual Arts Gallery - Greenville, SC
4.26.2007
Visual Vernacular
Frameworks - 508 Laurens Road, Greenville, SC 29607 |
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