Our goal is to build community by sharing our space through art & visual projects of our community members in our shops.

Join us during Starland First Friday on May 3rd from 4 PM - 7 PM for an Artist Shelf Takeover with Debra Malschick.

Art Statement:

I am a painter and am inspired by looking closely at nature. I enjoy using color but

often depict my subject (plants and flowers) using black and white. By leaving out color

(a seductive element) people can see the beauty and romance of the structure rhythm

and design of each form.

I hope that the work gives people an alternative way of enjoying the beauty of flowers

and plants.

Process and materials:

Line is used to create a singular conceptual vision inspired by direct observation.

Beginning with gesture leads to the expression of the rhythm movement and flow of the

forms. Many of the works here are drawn with ink and dip pen or with a brush dipped in

ink.

The mylar pieces are drawn on both sides of the translucent film and meant to be

viewed from either side of the surface. Seen from a distance they are abstract and fluid

and seen for the beauty and layering of the lines. Light filtering into the drawing

becomes a factor. The spontaneous build of lines allows to viewer to change focus.

Advancing closer the flowers are more evident.

Bio: Debra Malschick is an artist living in Savannah and teaching drawing at SCAD.

The forms and patterns in nature feature prominently in the paintings and drawings.

Debra Malschick’s work is in public and private collections around the world, has

been exhibited internationally, published as limited-edition prints, and licensed for use in

the entertainment industry. Debra has received publication awards, been included in a

book on contemporary painting and received a One Percent for the Arts Commission in

Los Angeles among other honors.

Starland First Friday, May 3rd from 4 PM - 7 PM

1612 Bull Street. 31401