When driving around the Cape, where I grew up, this song often comes to mind; This must be the place by David Byrne. From its opening lines, "Home is where I want to be, but I think I'm already there..." it captures a complex feeling not of certainty, but rather nostalgia, loss, and discovery. It also touches upon the nuanced emotions tied to the concept of home.
I reflect upon these sentiments as I explore the elements that create this sense of place in my recent work.
- Deborah Howard, 2023
almost, missed the boat
oil on baltic birch panel
36" x 48"
in the weeds
oil, pencil, on baltic birch panel
10" x 23"
no orange sky
oil on baltic birch panel
14.5" x 37"
must be a full moon / SOLD
oil, india ink on baltic birch panel
48" x 20"
last of the light / SOLD
oil on baltic birch panel
30" x 40"
feet on the ground; pink pools
oil, walnut & india ink on baltic birch panel
40" x 60"
Available Work / Current Work / Recent Work / Early Work