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Neighborhood Tapestry
Like a tapestry we are woven
together in community.
Accordion structure, mono print, BFK Rives, thread; xx inches (opens to X inches) | x pages | Varied edition of 5 | 2024
©Debbi Commodore
Neighborhood No. 1
Neighborhood No. 1 begins what has developed into a study of the beauty of cities.
Cities are often described as fast-paced, overwhelmed with despair, consumed with social problems where concern and care for one another is rare. Within cities are dynamic and unique neighborhoods. Neighborhoods are the places where the everyday practice of life occurs. I was inspired by the simple act of relationships in our neighborhoods building stronger and healthier cities. Through the weaving of this social fabric that connects people to where they live the vitality and well-being of a city is impacted. Our relationships in neighborhoods have the potential to bring hope to our cities.
Relief print, hand tinted | 12 x 8 inches | Edition of x | 2013
©Debbi Commodore
Neighborhood No. 1
Neighborhood No. 1 begins what has developed into a study of the beauty of cities.
Cities are often described as fast-paced, overwhelmed with despair, consumed with social problems where concern and care for one another is rare. Within cities are dynamic and unique neighborhoods. Neighborhoods are the places where the everyday practice of life occurs. I was inspired by the simple act of relationships in our neighborhoods building stronger and healthier cities. Through the weaving of this social fabric that connects people to where they live the vitality and well-being of a city is impacted. Our relationships in neighborhoods have the potential to bring hope to our cities.
Flutter-style accordion structure, sSonehinge, book cloth, watercolor, fine art papers and linocut relief print | 4.5 x 4.25 x .75 inches (opens to 12 inches) | 3 pages | Unique | 2013
©Debbi Commodore
Neighborhood No 3
Cities are often described as fast-paced, overwhelmed with despair, consumed with social problems where concern and care for one another is rare. Within cities are dynamic and unique neighborhoods. Neighborhoods are the places where the everyday practice of life occurs. I was inspired by the simple act of relationships in our neighborhoods building stronger and healthier cities. Through the weaving of this social fabric that connects people to where they live the vitality and well-being of a city is impacted. Our relationships in neighborhoods have the potential to bring hope to our cities.
Flag book structure, original linocut relief print, Magnani Revere, hand colored with gouache | 4.5 x 4.5 x .75 inches (opens to 13 inches)| 5 pages | Unique | 2014
©Debbi Commodore
Neighborhood 4-A
One of three hand-tinted paper cuts created as a part of Tacoma’s Traffic Box Wrap Project that have reproduced as a vinyl wrap and applied to traffic signal boxes. The wrapped boxes are intended to enhance neighborhood and community identity, turn ordinary spaces into community landmarks, and promote community dialogue. This project is an extension of the Tacoma Murals Project, which has created 27 murals across Tacoma since 2010 in an effort to strategically revitalize and beautify the city.
Paper cut with gouache| 12 x 16 inches| 2015
©Debbi Commodore
Neighborhood 4-B
One of three hand-tinted paper cuts created as a part of Tacoma’s Traffic Box Wrap Project that have reproduced as a vinyl wrap and applied to traffic signal boxes. The wrapped boxes are intended to enhance neighborhood and community identity, turn ordinary spaces into community landmarks, and promote community dialogue. This project is an extension of the Tacoma Murals Project, which has created 27 murals across Tacoma since 2010 in an effort to strategically revitalize and beautify the city.
Paper cut with gouache| 12 x 16 inches| 2015
©Debbi Commodore