D. C. Harding Artist

Introduction

Deborah is a Visual Artist and Craft Maker.

Much of her work relates to ideas about the natural world, and Man's connection. Deborah's art expresses fundamental human experiences, feelings and ideas.

She is interested in the relationship and interaction between the artist, artwork, site and audience.

"I work in a site specific manner, responding to places, spaces, people and situations to develop meaningful exciting work. Engendering meaning and experience in work is important to me, as creator and for the viewer".

Underpinning all her work as each piece progresses, is excitement; in exploring ideas and aesthetic visual expression, in her sense when the work 'feels right', and in the skillful tactile element with varying materials.

Deborah uses a variety of mediums and art/craft forms, as seems appropriate to each separate piece; she works with glass and light, digital photography, built sculpture in natural materials with organic form, paper and book arts, and mixed media. Material and process can be as important as the finished work. Experiencing transitory and ephemeral art can be of essence, and solid and permanent work has a different quality. All are important considerations.

With recent world travel, she is increasingly interested in the local, traditional and distinctive of arts and crafts, way of life and visual landscape. She is providing arts and crafts classes on small traditional cruise ships, and enjoying giving the opportunity to others to discover something of their own creativity.

"I find a new conscious understanding, through images and words that begin as unconscious responses; initially intangible, often ephemeral, it is their gradual realisation on paper, screen, or making in a solid medium that creates personal awareness. In turn, my work is for other people."

All work and images are copyright of the artist, or those credited.