Deborah Bix
Artist and illustrator Deborah Bix explores both interior and exterior realms through a variety of mediums, primarily acrylic and pen and ink.
Social commentary, personal anxieties, and the sublime world of childhood reverie all find their way into her work, as do surprising flourishes that echo the manga vernacular of her Japanese heritage. The result is a decidedly singular vision.
Her art is, moreover, a reflection of her bipolar state; the use of fine detail, in particular dots, is an expression of her anxiety and need for control, whereas the abstract underpainting conjures expansiveness and a willingness to experiment and let go. Nature is omnipresent in her work, providing her with the greatest solace and comfort in a world gone mad. In figurative and abstract works, she looks for perfection in imperfection and celebrates that which is unique in every form.
Deborah produces both commissioned works and her own abstract musings. She is based in Western Massachusetts. Self-taught, she was an educator for many years but left the field to pursue her art full time.