Deborah is an environmental artist whose work is dedicated to raising awareness about endangered birds. Her feathered artwork is made from recycled plastic as a way to amplify her message about how we need to take better care of our planet in order to protect our birds (and other species). Learn more about her artwork at https://deborahkruger.com/ Deborah’s work will be featured at a solo exhibition opening December 4th at the Block Gallery in Raleigh. She was also chosen to participate in Coined in the South: 2024 Biennial at the Mint Museum in Charlotte. White Feather Triangle, 2024, 34 x 25 x 1.5”, hand screen-printing on recycled plastic, hand and machine sewing, wrapping, sisal, cotton, waxed linen thread White Feather Triangle 1 is a mostly white triangular piece with a dark blue blaze down the center of the piece. The feathers are made from recycled plastic, hand screen-printed with images of endangered birds and overprinted with text in endangered languages such as Yiddish, Shorthand, numerous indigenous languages as well as excerpts of Rachel Carson's ‘Silent Spring’, which inspired me to become an environmental artist.
The Carolina Bird Club is a non-profit organization that represents and supports the birding community in the Carolinas through its website, publications, meetings, workshops, trips, and partnerships, whose mission is: To promote the observation, enjoyment, and study of birds. To provide opportunities for birders to become acquainted, and to share information and experience. To maintain well-documented records of birds in the Carolinas. To support the protection and conservation of birds and their habitats and foster an appreciation and respect of natural resources. To promote educational opportunities in bird and nature study. To support research on birds of the Carolinas and their habitats.
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