Objects & Collections
Debra has always been a collector; from beach pebbles to antique collectables, the allure of unique objects continues to enthral her.
"It's the very essence of these objects," she muses, "I can't quite articulate it until they're before me. It is random and intuitive really, an inexplicable and curious charm, the colour, the delicate torn fabric, the mystery about what it is or where it is from, I love that.”
"It's as if each piece carries a whisper of history, a narrative of its own,” Debra says
In her world, Debra’s love for objects is a magnetic pull, sparking inspiration to weave stories from the past into an extraordinary arrangement.
A photograph of two women wearing traditional Indian sarees, seated with crossed legs, with a vase of flowers between them. The background appears to be furniture or an interior setting. Surrounding the photo are various craft supplies, including a decorative frame, a piece of cloth, a ceramic figurine, dried flowers, and fabric scraps, placed on a colorful, textured surface with pink, gold, and other shades.
Various traditional Indian jewelry and artifacts, including embroidered fabric, metal pendants, and decorative items, displayed on a flat surface.
Collection of black carved frames, some containing photographs, text, or decorative items, arranged on a black surface with marigold flowers, yellow petals, and orange and yellow powders scattered around.
Array of various items including a dollar bill, a small image of a meditative figure, pink flower petals, a dried flower, two pieces of chalk, paper, fabric, a sticker, and a small framed artwork, arranged on a worn surface with a pink background.
Colorful fabric with gold embroidery, including a deep pink piece with floral patterns and a multicolored embroidered piece with leaf motifs, arranged on a textured blue and gold background.
Mixed media collage with an antique photograph of a young girl at the center, surrounded by various fabric, lace, ribbon, and metal embellishments, creating a textured and colorful arrangement.
A Hindu prayer arrangement with a central image of a deity, surrounded by pink and decorative cloth, with utensils wrapped in pink netting, and a small gift box decorated with flowers and lace, all set on a pink textured cloth.
Mixed media abstract art piece with various fabric, wire, feathers, and textured materials in pink, purple, gold, and black colors.
A collection of vintage and decorative objects arranged on fabric, including ornate frames, a spool of gold thread, dried flowers, fabric pieces with intricate patterns, a small mirror with an eye reflection, and textured stones.
A decorative arrangement of fabric, lace, and paper with a metal ornate ornament. The fabrics are in shades of green, blue, purple, and gray, with various textures and patterns. There is also a small branch with pink and gold embellishments.
Mixed media art piece with fabric, paper, and metal charms, including a vintage photo of a woman, text, and various decorative elements, mounted on a wall.
A colorful collage of various objects attached to a painted background. Includes fabric pieces, a pink cloth pouch, a peacock feather, a matchbox, a spool of gold thread, and decorative items, with some text in Hindi.
A collection of vibrant, textured items including fabric, paper, and small objects arranged in a box. There is a printed image of Hindu deities, tufts of colorful fabric, and decorative golden twisted string.
A black and white photo of a man with a beard and traditional attire, adorned with jewelry, positioned behind various objects including metallic pendants, dried flowers, and decorative items.