DEBBIE KORBEL, AN ARTIST TO WATCH

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

DEBBIE KORBEL, AN ARTIST TO WATCH

On December 12, 2017 on nanrae.blogspot.com I wrote a blog about 'DEBBIE KORBEL ARTIST EXTRAORDINAIRE' and said "This may be the most important blog I've ever written". That has not changed.

What can I even begin to say about someone who can create unimaginable works like this horse. 'WILD' is formed with bits and pieces of detritus. (The blue pieces are resin.)

You just have to experience it in person which is what I did seeing her exhibit
'DEBBIE KORBEL'S STRANGE CIRCUS' at:
SHOEBOX PROJECTS
Brewery Art Colony
660 South Avenue 21 #3

'Metamorphosis' is one of my favorite pieces. It lingers in your minds eye long after you experience it.

The poem written on it says,
"I see your lips moving
But I can't hear a sound
I am lost in the cathedral
Of your eyes

Bravo Debbie!

For me, Debbie is a true exemplar of the term 'artist'. Unschooled in art and starting at minus zero... from classes in Brush painting she segued into sculpting. Horses in particular. Using found items that speak to her these amazing creations come into being. Her anatomical skill is staggering and the impact of her images and poetry take the viewer to a new and completely different place. So perhaps we could say that an artist is a soul who embarks on a journey of discovery. Discovery about themselves, the world and their place in it. A soul that needs to create, no matter how difficult the journey.

Debbie has said "Ideas are like a river, you just dip your cup into it". That said, Debbie's river is ever flowing.

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Introduction

There is no avoiding the pull of the internet, the blogs, the YouTube imaginings. It's as if we're all 'On the Road' with Jack Kerouac each in our own world of meanderings. When we tell someone to 'get a life' it might be a bit difficult when you're dragged into other people's 24/7.

I've come to realize two foundational principals, there are no accidents and everyone has a purpose. More and more I'm desiring everyone to come into a full realization of their purpose as we all find our way on this little jewel of a planet.

For me, as a professional 'Western style artist', I stumbled into Chinese Brush Painting after a trip in 1980 to Monet's home/garden. Seeing all of his collection of Japanese woodblock prints was an ahh haa moment for me and when I returned to the States I started painting in the Chinese manner and never looked back. The first year was extremely painful for me as I felt that I should be able to master the technique since I was a 'trained' artist. Not a chance ... that just gets in your way.

Now, after teaching close to 3,000 students and having my book 'The Ch'i of the Brush' published by Watson Guptill, I can say that every one of my students does better their first day than I did my first year! Why? Because I insist that they leave their critical parent outside and just enjoy the journey, respecting the work that they do. I never let anyone throw anything away because that just ingrains frustration and defeat.

We really only begin to learn when we stop and figure out how to 'save' a painting. It works every time.I am so proud of my students, their receptivity and eagerness to express themselves is a continuing blessing for me.So, back to finding your purpose. Perhaps it starts with realizing 'it's not about me'. It so easy to want our needs met and to filter everything thru this attitude. When we realize that we're here to be of benefit to every life that we touch the universe really provides the ways and means.

The best part is that it's really exciting to not have yourself on your mind all the time!I'm re-reading a wonderful book about authenticity and in my next meandering I'll tell you about it. In the meantime I'd love to hear about your journey and am here to answer any and all questions about Chinese Brush Painting.