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Hello, thank you for visiting my website.
Hello, I’m Debbie Carr, Fine Artist.
Born and bred in South Shields, where we’re nicknamed Sandancers.
I am an intuitive artist, with a wide explorative oeuvre. I create because something in me whispers and I respond instinctively following the surge of the moment. It gives me a deep satisfaction which feeds my soul and increases my passion to leave something of myself beyond my lifetime.
I look for the beauty in the changes, the textures, the magic of the colours, the light and calm as well as the passion and power of nature. Colour and texture are woven throughout my work, which is often highlighted further by bold metallic marks.
My work incorporates both organic and synthetic materials moulded into naturalistic subjects, to explore complex emotions surrounding time - the cause and effect of human interaction, and human legacy - the traces we leave behind.
My subject matter is predominantly the coast and myself, the rhythms of the sea, and the constant transformation in the geography of the landscape and the body. I use my work to describe my heritage and personal journey. Understanding, and articulating some of the concerns that surround my environment, inner and outer self.
I continually examine the constant tension between the seen and unseen. How this impacts on human and nature, but also how the impact of mankind has changed geography both physically and psychologically. I let the viewer enjoy the healing of the sea and allow them to think about the relationship of oneself in a space and the lack of permanence of the individual in that space.
If we had time to consider the hidden would we understand the world in a more thoughtful and appreciative way?
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The selection of work on my website spans a number of years.
To support navigation I have categorised the work into:
Abstract
various themes
Figures
life drawings and work relating to the body
Land
landscapes, texture to flowers
Sea
seascapes, water and movement to shells
Crafts
driftwood sculpture, silk work, throws
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I would like to express my gratitude for the love and encouragement from those around me.
Thank you all for your support, and keeping me brave.
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