Debbie Tubb
Debbie Tubb is an artist based in Central Tāmaki Makaurau. Her practice is interested in
challenging the conventions of painting, by taking it apart and reconstructing it. With
fabric and thread! Painting, cutting, piecing and stitching is utilised to unsettle
preconceptions of where or how an image ‘should’ exist. Holding references to
generational narratives of cloth, the works share the potential to discover new
perspectives within familiar landscapes.
Debbie graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Visual Arts in 2013. Her works are held in
the AUT art collection, private collections and she has exhibited in various group shows.
Debbie is interested in creating and participating in opportunities that champion female
makers. In April 2024 she established the inaugural ‘Chicks and their Machines’, a car
boot sale for contemporary art at Silo Park. Since 2022 Debbie has been undertaking
professional development, building an ongoing commitment to a full-time sustainable
creative practice.
Awards
2023 Finalist Waiheke Walker & Hall Art Awards
2024 Finalist Parkin Drawing Prize
2024 Finalist Waiheke Walker & Hall Art Awards