Artist Interview: Debbi Kenote

Hey welcome to Ahtcast!

This episode’s guest is Brooklyn based painter Debbi Kenote.

Words of the day: butterfly. symmetry. sharp. bright. and aquatic.

In the conversation Debbi shares some of her experiences from growing up in the Pacific-Northwest as well as being home schooled until high school where her artistic life was encouraged at a whole other level.

Now living in Brooklyn we talk about how her experiences prior to that makes its way into her work as well as the city’s influence. And more.

Also part of the interview are two questions submitted by previous guest Connie Goldman so be sure to listen for those. Check out the player below to listen in...

Rook  

2022  

Acrylic on dyed canvas over shaped stretcher bar 

28 x 28 inches    

 
Leafwing 2022  Acrylic, dye and hinges on canvas 48 x 56 inches 

Leafwing(closed view)

Glider 2022 Acrylic on dyed canvas 47 x 47 inches    

  Hands All Around 2022 Acrylic on dyed canvas over shaped stretcher bar 28 x 28 inches    

  Anemone 2022 Acrylic on dyed canvas over shaped stretcher bar 26 x 26 inches   Audio interview with the artist: 

Ahtcast · Debbi Kenote Interview

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Debbi Kenote in her studio

 

 

 

 

The artist's website: Debbi Kenote

instagram: @debbikenote

 

 

 

Mentioned in the interview:

Elizabeth Murray

Cob x PLOP Residency

Kate Werble Gallery @kate_werble_gallery

Bob's in Bushwick @bobs_gallery1r

5-50 Gallery @550gallery

 

 

Big thanks goes out to Debbi for the fun conversation! and also to Connie Goldman for submitting interview questions! 

 

 

Thanks to the listeners out there as well...

 

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(Original podcast intro song by David T Miller and Phillip J. Mellen)