Deborah Kruger’s Art for Earth’s Sake!
Portrait of the Artist with Curator Stacy Bloom-Rexode Recycled Art, Community Conversations, and Creative Action for a Sustainable Future My enthusiasm for environmental advocacy shines through not only in my recycled artwork, but also in the environmental talks and workshops I present. Next week, for instance, I’ll be giving a Gallery Talk at the Block Gallery in […]
Our Fragile Moment
Kruger’s Environmental Fiber Art on view in Chelsea, New York New York based artist and curator Fran Beallor has assembled a powerful and timely exhibition titled Our Fragile Moment. I will be joining over 30 artists working across a wide range of mediums and styles to express our concerns and understanding of the global climate […]
Deborah Kruger, North Carolina Artist
Deborah Kruger, North Carolina Artist Highlights of Kruger’s Environmental Fiber Art Since moving to Durham, North Carolina from Amherst, Massachusetts in 2014, Deborah Kruger has maintained an art studio in this vibrant art community. Over the last eleven years, Kruger’s environmental artwork has appeared in exhibitions, published in magazines and blogs and been awarded various […]
Deborah Kruger’s Corona de Plumas
Unpacking the evolution of a piece Corona de Plumas is a one-of-a-kind piece that evolved in an unusual way. The crown of this piece is evocative of feathered ceremonial objects used by indigenous peoples of the Amazon. However, this wasn’t my intent. Initially, the crown was facing downwards and was designed to cover a large […]
Deborah Kruger 2024 Highlights
9 Amazing Shows and Honors (click on each square to read more!) Although I set goals every year, never in my wildest dreams did I think that I would have these nine amazing highlights to share with you. The year began and ended with a First Prize! One […]
What does winning a First Prize mean?
Musings on Success Assessing one’s value when you’re an artist living in a capitalist world is challenging to say the least! Since few of us make a living from our craft, determining our worth via financial measures isn’t useful. General guidelines defining success have little relevance to us, so this becomes a private matter that […]
Coined In The South: 2024 Biennial
Deborah Kruger chosen for top contemporary artist showcase at the Mint Museum in Charlotte, North Carolina For the third time, the Mint Museum mounted its Coined in the South: 2024 Biennial which showcases 49 of the top contemporary artists throughout Southern United States. I am deeply honored to participate in this important and inspiring exhibition and […]
2024 TURBULENCE: Birds, Beauty, Language & Loss
Portrait of the Artist with Curator Stacy Bloom-Rexode Solo Show at Block Gallery in Raleigh, NC I am excited to announce my solo exhibition at Block Gallery in Raleigh, North Carolina. The curator, Stacy Bloom-Rexode, contacted me through LinkedIn (good reminder to keep your LI profiles current!). Over the nine months preceding the show, the […]
BLACKBIRD: The Making of an Environmental Mural
For the last six months I have been screen printing thousands of feathers from black recycled plastic in preparation for starting a new series of black pieces. Blackbird is the first piece in this new collection and the fourth environmental mural that addresses the steep plunge in bird populations around the world as a result […]
Small Works – Holiday Edition
All Small Works are 10% off! It’s time to buy something unforgettable for someone you adore. Use Discount Code: HOLIDAY10 My Small Works Collection seems to have struck a chord! It seems that my Small Works Collection has truly resonated with people! These pieces have become my bestsellers, likely due to their appealing price point […]