Deborah Imler & Allen Spencer

Art is a collaborative process for us. We work on our pieces simultaneously and sometimes sequentially. Our work is abstract and primarily minimal, using photographs with paint on paper, assemblages of photographs on plywood and acrylic paint on canvas.

When we saw the soft, rolling sculptural shape of this case, it inspired us to create a three dimensional assemblage. While we often work on our projects without a plan, to allow “chance” to have a role in the finished product, in this instance we planned much of our desired outcome to take advantage of the shape of the case and the requirements of the project.

The exterior, at a distance, appears abstract; but upon closer viewing was influenced by visual images of sky, horizon and sea. The interior is lined with a paper and paint mixed media combination of bars and stripes to create “flag” images throughout. All surfaces are sealed and finished to create a unified object.

The result, we believe, is a simple, abstract work in keeping with our current interests, while also referencing the environmental, political and international origins of our country.

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Our work reflects a long and ongoing collaboration in all aspects of our lives. We enjoy how that collaboration takes shape as we approach each medium and theme that interests us. Currently

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