Debbie Klein graduated from both the Parsons School of Design and the University of Texas in Austin. She works in multimedia, which solidified her computer skills and her understanding of how technology can play a role in the making of art. The work she creates today is a combination of ideas and techniques that she has accumulated over time.

"It is a true reflection of my experience. Design, technology and popular
culture continue to be great influences. I am extremely interested in how
these things interact with the process of making fine art."

Before Debbie starts a new works, a tremendous amount of time is spent
gathering materials to have at hand, including; imagery, photographs,
words, patterns, graphic elements and color inspiration. It is a collage-like
process where new materials and elements are constantly being added to
the mix. Usually, by taking a series of photographs that become the basis for a
body of work. She explores the unique lines, movement and spatial relationships
found in architecture and in nature. Within her work she always considers things
like space, line, texture and energy, and builds images, piece by piece, in
layers, much like screen printing. When the elements are all in place, the work
flows effortlessly.

"I enjoy the creative process. I enjoy seeking out new ways to work. There is a
great deal of science and technical skill involved. It is this knowledge and
ability combined with passionate and spiritual aspects of art making that
create something special. I am in pursuit of making art the way I have to.
There really is no other way." - Debbie Klein

awards

1994 merit awards in design and ceramics the school of fine arts the university of texas, austin, texas

collections

elizabeth mack and david allan
patty mccormack
laura kalesnik and john fundis
john and nancy duessel
martin and kris sorokwasz
john mcdowell

organizations

dallas contemporary, dallas, texas
mckinney avenue contemporary, dallas, texas
nasher sculpture center, dallas, texas
dallas museum of art, dallas, texas
dallas museum of art league, board member, 1999, dallas, texas
go van gogh, dallas, texas
pm league, dallas museum of art, dallas, texas
kimball museum, fort worth, texas
modern art museum of fort worth, fort worth, texas
menil museum, houston, texas
guggenheim museum, new york, new york