Debbie U. Cahn
Artist Statement
I am an energetic, mixed-media artist whose creative impulses
have produced a large body of unique and experimental work. Building on past
work with fiber art and acrylic painting, I
have found in abstract mixed-media
collage a medium well-suited to my personality. I love the fast pace, the
variety of materials (mostly paper and fabric), and the process of construction.
My current works are layered: beneath the paper layer, a black base to bring out
transparency effects in paper, and above the paper, layers of acrylic paint
applied in a variety of ways, such as stamping.
I was raised in the desert of Eastern Washington State and its earth tones show themselves in the colors I use. I teach workshops in mixed-media collage in the Seattle area.