Deborah is an award-winning abstract artist based in Charleston, SC, has her artwork featured in private and corporate collections throughout the United States and Europe. 

A lifelong passion for painting has shaped Deborah 's journey as an
artist. Mostly self-taught, Deborah decided to deepen their understanding
and skills by pursuing a formal education. At the age of 69, they proudly
graduated with a B.F.A. in Studio Art from the College of Charleston, marking a
significant milestone in their artistic evolution.

Deborah is captivated by the dynamic nature of materials. Whether
moving charcoal on paper, guiding oil paint with a brush, or molding clay by
hand, the tactile interaction with these mediums is central to their creative
process. Unlike traditional planners, Deborah allows the artwork to unfold
organically, with each stroke and form directing the next. This spontaneous
approach reflects their belief that art is about process, color, form, and the
materials themselves.

Influenced by the philosophy that art reveals the unseen, Deborah aims to offer viewers a personal, visceral experience. Inspired by Paul Klee's
idea that art makes the invisible visible and Stella's assertion that
"what you see is what it is," Deborah invites each viewer to
interpret their work uniquely, evoking a range of emotions from joy to
discomfort.

Embracing new technologies, Deborah has integrated artificial
intelligence into her practice. By feeding hundreds of images of her work
into neural networks, they create new interpretations composed of countless
fragments from previous pieces. This process embodies chaos and adventure,
producing paintings that reflect the unpredictable nature of our world. These
works are not meant to convey a specific message but to offer a raw, chaotic
experience that mirrors life itself.

Every piece by Deborah is a testament to her artistic philosophy:
abandoning preconceived notions of what art should be and allowing each
creation to define itself.

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