2022 WTA Nuevo Aire
Remnants 18, 2011, 31 x 16.5 x 1”, fiber, encaustic, oilstick, paint, waxed linen, wire thread About: The World Textile Associate (WTA) is celebrating its 25th Anniversary with fiber exhibitions at 23 venues in 13 countries. WTA selected Deborah’s piece titled Remnants 18, which is in the WTA collection. Dates: Nov 19, 2022 – Feb […]
2022 X International Biennial of Contemporary Textile Art: 25 Years WTA
Red Feather Basket 2, 2022, 10 x 10 x 10”, screen-printing on recycled plastic bags, sewing, wrapped cord, waxed linen thread About: The World Textile Associate (WTA) is celebrating its 25th Anniversary with fiber exhibitions at 23 venues in 13 countries. Deborah was invited to 25 Year WTA exhibit at MIFA in Miami with her […]
Horsehair and the process of waiting
Box of horsehair! Lucky Me! Many years ago, I had a studio at the Arts & Industry Building in Florence, Mass. There were over 70 artist studios and small businesses tucked into this old brush factory. One of my neighbors on the fourth floor was a fellow who restored violin bows. Violinists from around the […]
New Journals from Deborah Kruger Designs
As a life-long journaler, I have a soft spot for interesting journals. Like many of you reading this blog post, I also use journals to make lists (countless lists!), sketch and plan future art projects. As a result of this passion, Deborah Kruger Designs now offers an array of journals. For people on the go […]
The Guadalajara Reporter
Unique ‘Avianto’ exhibit explores endangered birds & human languages We artists love our visibility and I have been blessed with more than my fair share. It was with surprise and pleasure that I read the latest review of my current exhibition Avianto by the new president of the ASA (Ajijic Society of the Arts) which […]
Deborah Kruger Designs Summer 2022
Hello from Deborah, the artist behind Deborah Kruger Designs Hi! I am Deborah Kruger, an artist who loves birds, nature and ecology. I am especially concerned about endangered birds and they appear in most of my artwork. Although I exhibit my work internationally, like most artists, I don’t support my studio entirely from art sales […]
Deborah Kruger gana Arte Laguna Prize
¡Y soy una ganadora! Como la mayoría de los artistas, paso semanas todos los años escribiendo propuestas de subvenciones para artistas, solicitando premios y exhibiciones de artistas y buscando residencias. Odio pensar en cuánto tiempo suma esto, ¡pero es MUCHO! Además, muchas de estas oportunidades cobran tarifas de entrada. Y la competencia es dura. Así […]
Deborah Kruger Wins an Arte Laguna Prize
And I’m a winner! Like most artists, I spend weeks every year writing grant proposals for artists, applying for artist prizes and exhibitions, and scouting for residencies. I hate thinking about how much time this adds up to but it’s A LOT! Plus, many of these opportunities charge fees for entry. And the competition is […]
AVIANTO: Inaugura nueva exposición individual de Kruger en la Estación de Trenes de Chapala
El sueño se hace realidad.. Cuando me mudé por primera vez al lago Chapala desde Massachusetts y descubrí el Museo de la estación de tren. Solía sentarme en el área de la entrada principal, generalmente cuando había un concierto, y soñaba despierto con tener una exhibición allí. Ahora, once años después, mi sueño se está […]
AVIANTO: Kruger’s new solo exhibition opens at the Train Station, Chapala
The dream becomes a reality… When I first moved to Lake Chapala from Massachusetts and discovered the Train Station Museum. I used to sit in the main entry area, usually when there was a concert, and day dream about having an exhibition there. Now, eleven years later, my dream is becoming reality. On May 14th, […]