Flight patterns: Deborah Kruger’s feathered work migrates worldwide
Artist in front of Redwing Interview by Rachel Ellner for the FIT School of Art and Design I always give so much credit to Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City for launching me as a fiber artist. It was with great delight that I welcomed Rachel Ellner to interview me for the […]
Kruger Wins Keller Prize
Grand Prize Winner! On the last day of 2023, I saw an Instagram post in my feed that said that I had won the Grand Prize for the Keller Prize. I couldn’t believe my eyes! I even had to ask a friend to check her Instagram and look up @thekellerprize and tell me if I […]
Explore Art Magazine Interviews Deborah Kruger
Renee L. Rose takes a deep dive into Kruger’s Environmental Art This one-hour interview with Chicago-based Explore Art Founder, Renee L. Rose, is a rich source of information about environmental artist Deborah Kruger. Ms. Rose leads the artist on a conversational journey that covers her early inspiration, her evolution as an environmental artist, key issues […]
2024 Valtopina Biennale in Umbria, Italy
2024 Valotopina Biennale in Umbria, Italy Exhibition Title: VALTOPINA BIENNALE About: Curator Barbara Pavan has assembled an exhibition in conjunction with the XXIEmbroidery Exhibition with artists who are exploring concepts of time through the media ofcontemporary fiber, textiles and embroidery art. Dates: September 6 – November 30, 2024 Location: Museo del Ricamo e del Tessile, […]
Spring Small Works Collection
Spring Small Works Collection Affordable Art for your home or office My Small Works Collection seems to have struck a chord! When I posted it for the first time in December, four pieces sold right away! The genesis of this collection was making my environmental art affordable to folks who want to live with it. The […]
2024 Logos Exhibition in Perugia, Italy
2024 Logos Exhibition in Perugia, Italy Exhibition Title: LOGOS About: Italian curator, Barbara Pavan, has assembled an exhibition in Perugia of 9 textile artists who are all working with text. The title of the show, Logos, has historical meetings that stretch back through history. By working with text, even if it is not strictly narrative, […]
2024 LOGOS Exhibition in Perugia, Italy
2024 LOGOS Exhibition in Perugia, Italy 10 Fiber Artists using Text On my way back from exhibiting in Venice last April, my assistant Sandra and I stopped in Milan to meet Curator Barbara Pavan and an Italian fiber artist Michela Cavagna. It was one of those memorable meetings where conversation and ideas spilled forth unabated […]
Icelandic Textile Center Residency
September 2024 – One month residency Like most artists, I spend an inordinate amount of time applying for grants, shows and residencies. I get more rejections than acceptances and have developed a thick skin, so usually the rejections just roll off my back. I recently learned about the Icelandic Textile Residency (ITC) and sent them […]
Al-Tiba9 Contemporary Art Interview
10 Questions with Deborah Kruger My latest interview was in the Al-Tiba9 Magazine. This journal is based in Barcelona, Spain. The interviewer created ten excellent questions and reading this interview will take you on a deeper dive into my textile background and my art process. Along the way, I have a chance to talk about […]
Shoutout North Carolina Interviews Deborah Kruger
Environmental Artist talks about Risk As you know, I have a studio in Durham, NC where I have family and many textile colleagues. Shoutout North Carolina contacted me for an interview and you will find it very personal. If you want to know more about aspects of my art practice, like challenges and inspirations, please […]