Artist Reception for Deborah Newmark at Evanston POUR

Artist Deborah Newmark is exhibiting new paintings at POUR Evanston, March 3 – April 7, 2025. Click here to see the pieces on exhibit and shop the collection online at shopevanstonmade.org

Join us for an artist reception, Wednesday, March 6, 6-8p

Hosted at POUR Evanston, 528 Dempster St.

POUR hours: M: 7:30a-2:00p T-F: 7:30a-9:00p Sa, Su: 8:00a-9:00p.

FREE to attend w RSVP

Light refreshments and beverages are available for purchase.

Artist Bio

I’m fascinated how everyday things like grocery lists and memos can take on surprising significance. I love how these details are both universal and personal. How many elements repeat and converge in a condensed version of time.

I’m also drawn to irregular, random, relationships. Things that are lyrical, thoughtful, a little quirky and infused with a bit of longing.

And, I’m curious about where things touch, where one thought ends and another begins, what is left unsaid. The imperfect.

I play with these details using collage, drawing and mixed media, layering materials and gesture, finding beauty in surprising relationships; often improvised or accidental. I use marks to weave tension between content I choose to reveal and what I conceal.

What is important to me is that I acknowledge a moment in time, one that will never exist again, and that my work might touch someone and prompt them to see the world in a fresh way.

My work is an expression of a passing moment. The beauty of discovery – interesting, palpable, distilled and abstracted.

A way to say, “I am here.”————————-

New Beginnings

I’m returning to my art practice after a long but creative career away from the studio.I find myself reinventing after twenty rewarding years as the Creative Director for a preeminent manufacturer of decorative architectural glass. Prior to that I’ve worn many hats. I was a Jewelry Designer, Stylist, Architectural Color & Materials Specialist. During those years I exhibited my artwork and accepted art commissions.

About Evanston Made

Evanston Made creates programs and events that connect Evanston artists to a growing community of arts enthusiasts and patrons.

Evanston Made is a membership-based arts organization with a mission to connect artists to art enthusiasts and patrons and also to provide community and professional development to our members. Membership is open to artists, artisans, makers who make everything from art to clothes to music. We also welcome members who are art lovers and patrons who want to help us carry out our mission.

Learn more about Membership at evanstonmade.org

About Evanston POUR

Evanston Pour is a Euro-style coffee house by day and craft cocktail lounge by night.

Learn more at evanstonpour.com