Elemental
featuring Deborah Weir
May 13, 2017 through June 16, 2017

This exhibition included work from Weir’s series about the four basic elements: earth, fire, wind and water. Many of the pieces explore abstract ways of depicting these elements. Weir directly responds to the Earth’s increasing temperatures, violent wind storms, rising seas, and farm land erosion through varied processes and materials.

Inspired by climate change and the brutal effects it has on Earth, many of Weir’s pieces have been dyed and over-dyed to create depth in her imagery. Each piece contains numerous layers, constructed using collage, paper lamination, applique, felting, paint and other media. Finer markings are hand-stitched to add further detail in Weir’s imagery. Repurposed household plastics, bits of metal, and fabric integrate , revealing Weir’s perspective on the terror, excitement and beauty of Earth.

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About Deborah Weir

Deborah Weir is a Southern California mixed media artist who uses primarily fiber and textiles in her work. Though contemporary in every sense, the work she does references traditional "women's work," slowly built up, mostly by hand, with a needle, using gentle materials - thread, floss, fabric - in addition to more modern, edgier ones such as Tyvek, metals and found objects. Her work is detailed, often with reflective surfaces and tiny, rich elements. Weir tends to work in series, pursuing themes of importance to her, including language, human rights, and the state of our planet. The objective of Weir's work is to awaken the viewer's mind by means of visual selection.

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