about
Deborah Bridges has spent 35 years as a professional sculptor, selling work at art festivals and various galleries for most of these years. Teaching figurative ceramic sculpture for 10 years and creating figurative sculpture in stone, bronze, cement and ceramic. She is represented by Gold Coast Gallery in Cannon Beach, Oregon.
Deborah Bridges brings a unique sensitivity and emotional depth to her art, resonating deeply with viewers. Her sculptures blend dynamic energy with vulnerability, offering poignant reflections on life's transient nature. With skillful mastery, Bridges captures fleeting moments and the beauty of impermanence in her work. Through her art, Bridges encourages contemplation and empathy, inviting viewers to explore the complexities of humanity. Her sculptures celebrate resilience while acknowledging the depth of emotion inherent in the human experience. Ultimately, Bridges' art invites viewers to embrace their own humanity, offering a timeless exploration of authenticity and vulnerability.
Selected Public Art
Cameron Park Zoo, Waco, TX
Turtle Back Zoo, East Orange, NJ
Designed and executed [specific sculpture or installation detail].International Museum of Encaustic Art, Santa Fe, NM
[Specific project details].The Kamm Teapot Foundation Museum, Los Angeles, CA
Selected Exhibitions
2024 “Misfits” Center for the Arts, Grass Valley, CA
2023: Solo Show, Brumfeld Gallery, Astoria, OR
2023: Wild and Scenic Film Festival Art Exhibit, Nevada City, CA
2023: "The Figure," Epperson Gallery, Crockett, CA
2022: NCECA Marketplace Exhibit, Sacramento Convention Center, Sacramento, CA
2022: Wild and Scenic Film Festival Art Exhibit, Nevada City, CA (1st Place)
2019: Art of the Object, Seager Gray Gallery, Mill Valley, CA
2019: Off Center International Ceramics Show, Blueline Gallery, Roseville, CA (3rd Place)
2019: "Environment & Exploration," Solo Show, LeeAnn Brook Fine Art, Nevada City, CA
2019: CCACA The Artery, Davis, CA
2019: Wild n’ Scenic Film Festival, Nevada City, CA (1st Place)
2017: "Persona," Solo Show, Alexander Gallery, Nevada City, CA
2017: Off Center International Ceramics Show, Blueline Gallery, Roseville, CA (2nd Place)
2016: CCACA, Davis Art Center, Davis, CA
2013: Deborah Bridges Collaborative, 21 Buddhas Show, Asif Gallery, Grass Valley, CA
Gallery Representation
Gold Coast Gallery, Cannon Beach, OR…
Art Fairs & Awards
Sausalito Art Festival, CA
Bellevue Art Festival, WA
Sedona Art Festival, AZ (Award Winner)
Salt Lake City Art Festival, UT (Award Winner)
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Collections
My work is included in the following notable collections:
Cameron Park Zoo, Waco, TX
Turtle Back Zoo, East Orange, NJ
The Kamm Teapot Foundation, Los Angeles, CA
International Museum of Encaustic Art, Santa Fe, NM
Publications
Water Shapes: "Tea Garden," January 2008
The Seattle Times: Front Page, Section B, February 27, 2011
International Encaustic Arts: December Issue, 2018
Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World: Film by Werner Herzog
Mother Earth News: October 2013