Angela Truscott
Deborah Carter: Wearable Art
Mixed media artist Deborah H Carter transforms waste into extraordinary upcycled wearable art. Uncover the story behind her creations in our Friday...
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Show Notes
Takeaways from this episode:
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Art as transformation.
Deborah reveals how creativity became her path to healing and self-understanding, helping her unlock and honour long-buried memories.
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Materials with meaning.
From mud and metal to discarded bottle tops, she shares how working with repurposed materials allows her to embed her story directly into each piece.
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The power of reflection.
Deborah speaks to the necessity of deep, personal reflection as part of the creative process – and how it led her to discover a true sense of home.
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Mentorship and feedback.
A pivotal experience during a Fibre Arts Take Two course transformed Deborah’s approach to making and solidified her artistic voice, showing the importance of trusted community supportt.
In the interview Deborah talked about her Finding Home journey. You can support this through her GoFundMe campaign, helping Deborah return to Malawi to create, connect, and share the next chapter of her story.
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