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DEBORAH STRONG
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silk paintings
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Colour, light and shimmering texture are the elements that attracted Deborah to hand-painted silk more than 25 years ago. This challenging medium involves a multi-step process that starts with a piece of plain, white silk which is washed and then stretched over a frame. After drawing an outline on the silk using water-based "resist" (emulsified wax), the artist delicately applies colour dyes by brush and employs a variety of techniques to add textural effects and nuances of shading. Each piece is then steam-processed to set the dyes, stretched, and framed.

An element of whimsy is prevalent in many of Deborah's silk paintings while others reflect a more painterly approach. All are a reflection of the looseness of the medium, the vibrant colours, and the artist's choice and treatment of the subject matter.


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Langley, British Columbia, Canada    E-mail

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