Deery
Artist Bio

Diane Deery (1971-), an environmental fiber artist, living in Pottstown, PA. She is an innovator with fibers and natural elements; it allows her the freedom to explore and play. Water is her vehicle to explore the relationship between colorful dyes and material. She is fascinated by the subject of water itself; her desire to explore these elements is a central part of her work. Her sculptures are made of wood and fiber. They have a harmonious quality requiring the strength of each opposing element. The tension created by confronting opposing elements synergizes flowing patterns that seem to be woven directly into the landscape. The result is a purely harmonious symbiosis of subject and material. She received her Masters of Fine Arts degree from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (2018) and her BFA and Art Educations from Moore College of Art and Design (1993, 2008). Currently, the Chair of the Art Department at The Hill School, a private boarding school, she teaches Design Thinking, Digital Photography, Fibers, and Woodworking.Â
Education:
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Philadelphia, PA
MFA 2018
Moore College of Art & Design (Graduated Cum Laude) Philadelphia, PA
BFA, Illustration 1993
Art Teacher Certification- 2008
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Exhibitions
Solo
2020
“Changing Tides” Lieberman Gallery, Chestnuthill, PA
2019
“Primal Imprints” Boyer Gallery, The Hill School, Pottstown, PA
2018
“Primal Imprints” Gallery #543 URBN Corp Inc., Naval Yard Philadelphia, PA
2017
PAFA Broad Street Studio, Installation, "Washed Away" Philadelphia, PA
Group
2021
2021
The Nature of Fabric, Boyer Gallery, Pottstown, PA
In The Glen, InLiquid, Gladwyne, PA
2021
PHS Meadow Brook, Jenkintown, PA
2021
InLiquid Benefit Auction, Philadelphia, PA
2020
InLiquid Benefit Auction, Philadelphia, PA
2019
“Into the Woods” InLiquid Art & Design Park Towne Place, Philadelphia
2019
“Resonance” Alumni Juried Show PAFA, Philadelphia
2018
Perkiomenville Art League, 2nd Place Graphic Division
2018
Scene from the Schuylkill, Heritage Watershed, MCCC Pottstown, PA
2018
HerSpace, Olde City, Philadelphia, PA
2018
PAFA “Far From Home” Kathleen “Bunky” Frame Memorial Award, Philadelphia, PA
2018
PAFA – “Blue my Mind” Juried Exhibition, Philadelphia, PA
2017
NAEA “Art of Art Educators” Great Valley, PA
2017
NAEA “Art of Art Educators” Great Valley, PA
2017
Pottstown Artist Guild- Juried show, Pottstown, PA Honorable Mention Best of Show
2017
“Patterns” Community Art Center, Wallingford, PA 3rd Place Best of Show
2005
Alumni show Moore College of Art and Design, Philadelphia, PA
2003
Alumni show Moore College of Art and Design, Philadelphia, PA
Speaking Events / Volunteer
2019
NAEA (National Art Education Association) Boston Conference - Design Thinking Seminar
2018
NAEA – Webinar Visible Learning through Design Thinking Methodology
2017
PAIS Workshop “Design Thinking for World Impact” The Hill School, Pottstown, PA
2016
Philadelphia Mural Arts Program- Volunteer, Philadelphia, PA
2013
Episcopal School- Design Thinking Workshop
2009
Moore College of Art and Design- Symposium, Philadelphia, PA
Artist in Residency
2022
Driftwood Studio, South Africa
2021
Meadowbrook Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Jenkintown, PA
2019
Icelandic Textile Center, Blönduós, Iceland
Contact Me
610-505-1295