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Debra Smith Art

Debra Smith’s work has been exhibited across the United States over the past two decades, including Shifting Visions, Puerh (2019), Synesthesia: Collaboration of Senses, Studios INC (2019) and 40th Anniversary Exhibition, Olson-Larsen Gallery (2019). In 2012, Smith was honored as one of the Women to Watch 2012: Focus on Fiber & Textiles from The National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, DC. After living in Brooklyn, NY, for over a decade, she returned to her native Midwestern roots in 2004. She now lives in Kansas City, where she continues to create art from vintage textiles.

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In Memory of You #1, 2021
By Debra Smith
Located in West Des Moines, IA
Debra Smith's fabric collages are like snippets of contemporary quilts. She recycles fabrics, such as the silk linings of antique Japanese kimonos used...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Debra Smith Art

Materials

Silk

In Memory of You #3, 2021
By Debra Smith
Located in West Des Moines, IA
Debra Smith's fabric collages are like snippets of contemporary quilts. She recycles fabrics, such as the silk linings of antique Japanese kimonos used to make much of her current body of work. The silks are different shades of neutral and lend a quiet, contemplative mood to much of Debra's work. In some collages, Debra uses vibrant vintage fabric to contrast with the understated feel of the silk. Since 1999, Debra's work has been shown in numerous exhibition spaces, such as Dolphin Gallery and Pearl Gallery in Kansas City and the Pencil Factory in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to making artwork, Debra owns Sakiori, a textile company based in Kansas City, which she established in 1993. She formerly worked for Asiatica, an internationally recognized clothing and accessory business, which specializes in the reconstruction of antique kimono...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Debra Smith Art

Materials

Silk

In Memory of You #8, 2021
By Debra Smith
Located in West Des Moines, IA
Debra Smith's fabric collages are like snippets of contemporary quilts. She recycles fabrics, such as the silk linings of antique Japanese kimonos used...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Debra Smith Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Silk

In Memory of You, #6, 2021
By Debra Smith
Located in West Des Moines, IA
Debra Smith's fabric collages are like snippets of contemporary quilts. She recycles fabrics, such as the silk linings of antique Japanese kimonos used to make much of her current body of work. The silks are different shades of neutral and lend a quiet, contemplative mood to much of Debra's work. In some collages, Debra uses vibrant vintage fabric to contrast with the understated feel of the silk. Since 1999, Debra's work has been shown in numerous exhibition spaces, such as Dolphin Gallery and Pearl Gallery in Kansas City and the Pencil Factory in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to making artwork, Debra owns Sakiori, a textile company based in Kansas City, which she established in 1993. She formerly worked for Asiatica, an internationally recognized clothing and accessory business, which specializes in the reconstruction of antique kimono...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Debra Smith Art

Materials

Silk

In Memory of You #4, 2021
By Debra Smith
Located in West Des Moines, IA
Debra Smith's fabric collages are like snippets of contemporary quilts. She recycles fabrics, such as the silk linings of antique Japanese kimonos used to make much of her current body of work. The silks are different shades of neutral and lend a quiet, contemplative mood to much of Debra's work. In some collages, Debra uses vibrant vintage fabric to contrast with the understated feel of the silk. Since 1999, Debra's work has been shown in numerous exhibition spaces, such as Dolphin Gallery and Pearl Gallery in Kansas City and the Pencil Factory in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to making artwork, Debra owns Sakiori, a textile company based in Kansas City, which she established in 1993. She formerly worked for Asiatica, an internationally recognized clothing and accessory business, which specializes in the reconstruction of antique kimono...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Debra Smith Art

Materials

Silk

In Memory of You #5, 2021
By Debra Smith
Located in West Des Moines, IA
Debra Smith's fabric collages are like snippets of contemporary quilts. She recycles fabrics, such as the silk linings of antique Japanese kimonos used to make much of her current body of work. The silks are different shades of neutral and lend a quiet, contemplative mood to much of Debra's work. In some collages, Debra uses vibrant vintage fabric to contrast with the understated feel of the silk. Since 1999, Debra's work has been shown in numerous exhibition spaces, such as Dolphin Gallery and Pearl Gallery in Kansas City and the Pencil Factory in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to making artwork, Debra owns Sakiori, a textile company based in Kansas City, which she established in 1993. She formerly worked for Asiatica, an internationally recognized clothing and accessory business, which specializes in the reconstruction of antique kimono...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Debra Smith Art

Materials

Silk

In memory of You #7, 2021
By Debra Smith
Located in West Des Moines, IA
Debra Smith's fabric collages are like snippets of contemporary quilts. She recycles fabrics, such as the silk linings of antique Japanese kimonos used to make much of her current body of work. The silks are different shades of neutral and lend a quiet, contemplative mood to much of Debra's work. In some collages, Debra uses vibrant vintage fabric to contrast with the understated feel of the silk. Since 1999, Debra's work has been shown in numerous exhibition spaces, such as Dolphin Gallery and Pearl Gallery in Kansas City and the Pencil Factory in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to making artwork, Debra owns Sakiori, a textile company based in Kansas City, which she established in 1993. She formerly worked for Asiatica, an internationally recognized clothing and accessory business, which specializes in the reconstruction of antique kimono...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Debra Smith Art

Materials

Silk

In Memory of You #2, 2021
By Debra Smith
Located in West Des Moines, IA
Vintage silk fabric pieced together into abstract compositions with finished edges, tacked to archival mat board.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Debra Smith Art

Materials

Silk

Physical Shift I
By Debra Smith
Located in Kansas City, MO
Debra Smith Physical Shift I Antique Silk, sewn Year: 2008 Size: 21x15.5in Framed: 26x20x1.5in Black, wooden frame, glass COA provided Comes with original papers Ref.: 924802-1065 D...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Debra Smith Art

Materials

Silk, Wood

Debra Smith "Holding Light, Large #2" - Geometric Textile Artwork
By Debra Smith
Located in New York, NY
Debra Smith Holding Light, Large #2, 2022 pieced vintage silk 48.4 x 72 in. (smi129) This original artwork by Debra Smith consists of black and cream-colored pieces of cut vintage ...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Debra Smith Art

Materials

Textile, Silk

Debra Smith "Holding Light, Large Horizontal #4, " - Geometric Textile Artwork
By Debra Smith
Located in New York, NY
Debra Smith Holding Light, Large Horizontal #4, 2022 pieced vintage silk 65 x 48.5 in. (smi135) This original artwork by Debra Smith consists of black and cream-colored pieces of c...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Debra Smith Art

Materials

Silk

Debra Smith "Talking Stories 8" -- Abstract Silk Collage
By Debra Smith
Located in New York, NY
Debra Smith Talking Stories 8, 2020 pieced vintage silk 13 1/2 x 11 1/4 in. This work will be on view as part of "Seeking Balance," a solo exhibition of new work by Debra Smith, at ...
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2010s Abstract Debra Smith Art

Materials

Textile, Silk

Debra Smith "Seeing Red Series 2" -- Abstract Silk Collage
By Debra Smith
Located in New York, NY
Debra Smith Seeing Red Series, 2, 2019 pieced vintage silk 28 x 19 in. This large abstract textile collage by Debra Smith features bold patte...
Category

2010s Abstract Debra Smith Art

Materials

Textile, Silk

Debra Smith "Talking Stories 3" -- Abstract Silk Collage
By Debra Smith
Located in New York, NY
Debra Smith Talking Stories 3, 2020 pieced vintage silk 13 1/2 x 11 1/4 in. This work will be on view as part of "Seeking Balance," a solo exhibition of new work by Debra Smith, at ...
Category

2010s Abstract Debra Smith Art

Materials

Textile, Silk

Debra Smith "Shifting Vision #3" -- Abstract Vintage Silk Collage
By Debra Smith
Located in New York, NY
Debra Smith Shifting Vision #3, 2017 pieced vintage silk 18 x 15 in. This original textile collage by Debra Smith features graphic shapes crafted with layers of vintage silk in vari...
Category

2010s Abstract Debra Smith Art

Materials

Found Objects, Mixed Media, Silk

Debra Smith "Seeing Red Series 5" -- Abstract Silk Collage
By Debra Smith
Located in New York, NY
Debra Smith Seeing Red Series, 5, 2019 pieced vintage silk 28 x 19 in. This large abstract textile collage by Debra Smith features bold patte...
Category

2010s Abstract Debra Smith Art

Materials

Textile, Silk

Debra Smith "Seeing Red Series 6" -- Abstract Silk Collage
By Debra Smith
Located in New York, NY
Debra Smith Seeing Red Series, 6, 2019 pieced vintage silk 28 x 19 in. This large abstract textile collage by Debra Smith features bold patte...
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2010s Abstract Debra Smith Art

Materials

Textile, Silk

Debra Smith "Talking Stories 9" -- Abstract Silk Collage
By Debra Smith
Located in New York, NY
Debra Smith Talking Stories 9, 2020 pieced vintage silk 13 1/2 x 11 1/4 in. This work will be on view as part of "Seeking Balance," a solo exhibition of new work by Debra Smith, at ...
Category

2010s Abstract Debra Smith Art

Materials

Textile, Silk

Debra Smith "Shifting Vision #4" -- Abstract Vintage Silk Collage
By Debra Smith
Located in New York, NY
Debra Smith Shifting Vision #4, 2017 pieced vintage silk 18 x 15 in. This original textile collage by Debra Smith features bold red silk squares carefully stitched with with layers ...
Category

2010s Abstract Debra Smith Art

Materials

Found Objects, Mixed Media, Silk

Debra Smith "Shifting Vision #5" -- Abstract Vintage Silk Collage
By Debra Smith
Located in New York, NY
Debra Smith Shifting Vision #5, 2017 pieced vintage silk 18 x 15 in. This original textile collage by Debra Smith features graphic shapes crafted with layers of vintage silk in vari...
Category

2010s Abstract Debra Smith Art

Materials

Found Objects, Silk, Mixed Media

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Debra Smith "Looking Back-Transition of Two #2" -- Abstract Silk Collage
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Located in New York, NY
Debra Smith Looking Back-Transition of Two #2, 2020 pieced vintage silk 38 x 20 in. (smi107) This large abstract textile collage by Debra Smi...
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2010s Abstract Debra Smith Art

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Debra Smith "Looking Back-Transition of Two #5" -- Abstract Silk Collage
By Debra Smith
Located in New York, NY
Debra Smith Looking Back-Transition of Two #5, 2020 pieced vintage silk 38 x 20 in. (smi107) This large abstract textile collage by Debra Smi...
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2010s Abstract Debra Smith Art

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Textile, Silk

Debra Smith "Seeing Red Series 3" -- Abstract Silk Collage
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Debra Smith Seeing Red Series, 3, 2019 pieced vintage silk 28 x 19 in. This large abstract textile collage by Debra Smith features bold patterns in red and white silk. Ebony walnut...
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Debra Smith art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Debra Smith art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of red and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Debra Smith in fabric, silk, textile and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Debra Smith art, so small editions measuring 12 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Allyson Levy, Gugi Goo, and Raul de la Torre. Debra Smith art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $900 and tops out at $14,000, while the average work can sell for $1,545.

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    Maitland-Smith is a furniture company founded in 1979 in Hong Kong. The company originally produced reproductions of 17th- and 18th-century furniture and then branched out to create an eclectic range of original designs. Many of its pieces feature decorative tops with hand-applied inlays and carved details. You'll find a selection of Maitland-Smith furniture on 1stDibs.
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    Paul Smith is from Beeston, Nottinghamshire, England. He was born there on July 5, 1946. The fashion designer worked for a Savile Row tailor in London before opening his own shop in Nottingham in 1970. Find a collection of Paul Smith on 1stDibs.
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    Originally founded by a London-based antiques dealer, Maitland-Smith Furniture has grown its luxury furniture brand into one that is synonymous with fine-quality specialties. Its designs feature hand-carved woodwork, inlaid marquetry and painted detailing to add extra elegance to every piece. Shop a collection of Maitland-Smith furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    RHF Investments owns Maitland-Smith as of December 2021. The company operates from its headquarters in Hickory, North Carolina, and gained control of numerous brands in 2018, including Maitland-Smith, Hickory Chair and Pearson. You'll find a variety of Maitland-Smith furniture on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, Maitland-Smith is still in business. RHF Investments owns the brand as of December 2021. The North Carolina-based company acquired the brand in 2018 when the previous owner, the Heritage Home Group, filed for bankruptcy. Shop a range of Maitland-Smith furniture on 1stDibs.
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    Maitland-Smith makes much of its furniture in Cebu, Philippines. Skilled artisans build each piece by hand and apply the intricate carvings and inlays synonymous with the brand's style. You'll find a collection of Maitland-Smith furniture on 1stDibs.
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    Kiki Smith is a contemporary artist whose career has included sculpture, drawing, painting and other media to address issues such as mortality, gender and nature. Her multidisciplinary work is sought after by collectors worldwide. On 1stDibs, shop expertly-vetted Kiki Smith pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers.
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    Yes, Paul Smith is generally of good quality. Since its founding in 1970, the British fashion brand has earned a reputation for producing well-tailored pieces and finely crafted accessories out of premium materials. Online reviewers frequently cite how long Paul Smith pieces last and the value that they offer for their price. Find a range of Paul Smith apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, Paul Smith is a luxury brand. The British design house produces men's and women's clothing, gift items and home décor using fine quality materials and sells them at high price points, fitting the definition of luxury fashion. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Paul Smith apparel and accessories.
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    To identify Maitland-Smith furniture, look for the brand's tag. Typically, the manufacturer placed a tag on the underside or back of their pieces. Wording on the tags varies, but usually says the brand name above the words "hand made in the Philippines." Shop a collection of expertly vetted Maitland-Smith furniture on 1stDibs.
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    Maitland-Smith started operating in 1979. Former furniture dealer Paul Maitland-Smith launched the company in Hong Kong to produce reproductions of 17th- and 18th-century furniture. Eventually, the brand expanded to create original designs. You'll find a range of Maitland-Smith furniture on 1stDibs.

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