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Artist Deborah
Rush continues to build her creative repertoire of portraying the
splendor of the Arabian horse. Rush's deep personal bond with
her two Koheilat-Ajuz mares, as well as an abiding, enduring
interest in Bedouin culture, provide the context and make her
artwork unique. Deborah realizes that today, the art of the
Arabian must be viewed in a global perspective. Consistent,
positive comments from her peers, collectors and professionals in
the fine arts field are deeply meaningful to Rush, a self-taught
artist who is now in her 25th year of international achievements.
"So many blessings this past year!" she exclaims. "I am
grateful to Almighty God for these benefits and to all my supporters
for their continuing belief in my work. At each years Egyptian
Event and in trips to the Middle East I come to know more and more
wonderful Arabian horse people. Their dedication and
perseverance in advancing the Egyptian Arabian horse is very
inspiring to me, because the Arabian horse is my compelling
inspiration." Rush adds that since childhood, her artistic
influences have been the masters: Rembrandt, Rosa Bonheur,
Delacroix and the French and Italian greats.
Mohammed Jasim al Marzouk of Ajmab
Stud in Kuwait, a recent purchaser of her acrylics and drawings on
handmade Chinese Silk, notes, "All of my special guests pick Rush's
art as among her favorites, praising her accurate portrayal of true
Arabian type, along with her own passion and talent."
After 22-year absence, she has
returned to classic oil painting-in a water-based formulation that
is safer for her health. She gives special thanks to Al
Marzouk for purchasing all of her new oils. Rush is currently
finishing porcelains for the Goodriches and Barbara Griffith and
working on several large new oils to be premiered at the Egyptian
Event. Donated to the live art auction was two large
Chinese silk scrolls, "Guardians of the Gate," with Rush's depiction
in acrylic and mixed media two fiery, white Arabians.
Last fall she was selected to
teach art at Wellsville Creative Arts Center, a first-class arts
center near her new home in New York's Genesee Valley region.
Just as her beloved mares enrich her own life, Rush's artistic dream
is to enrich the lives of others through her vivid renderings of the
Arabian horse, as well as through teaching.
From the April 2007
Pyramid Report - Article by Linda White |
