Birds of a Feather collection

Georgia O'Keeffe commented "My paintings are what I have to give back to the world for what the world gives to me."  Georgia's paintings give us beauty; they allow the viewer to pause to see serene purity of colors and shapes, to look beyond what we see or know to what can be.

Debra Aalsburg Smale

10.5"H x 20"W x 4"D

The body of work Debra refers to as “Birds of a Feather” is a collection she started while getting her MFA in the late 70’s. The collection’s work commemorates women: women of accomplishment, women in her family and friends. The pieces show gratitude to the women they represent, for their contributions, struggles, love and support. These creations have taken on many forms: metal and wood sculptures, paintings and most recently sculptural textile birds using repurposed materials.

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About “Birds of a Feather” from Karen Vander Werp - Grand Rapids, MI K LINN Interiors Grand Rapids, MI:

Debra always has a deliberate message behind her creative projects. I love her mission to acknowledge women of accomplishment in the form of birds. From fabric, shapes and fringe detail to beads and leg materials all are selected with relevance depicting the women they represent. These selections define their purpose, personalities and accomplishments.