Stop by the Brothership Building (141 North Street) in Pittsfield to view “Turn the Tables” by Deborah Carter on display in the South Window, curated by Berkshire Art Center, from October 6th through November 26th. This installation is created with upcycled vintage napkins and tablecloths.

About the Artist:

Deborah H. Carter is a multimedia artist from Lenox, MA who creates upcycled sustainable wearable art. Her couture pieces are constructed from post-consumer waste such as food packaging, wine corks, cardboard, books, wire, plastic and other discarded items and thrifted wares. She manipulates the color, shape and texture of her materials in a way that compels us to question our assumptions of beauty and worth, and ultimately reconsider our habits and attitudes about waste and consumerism. 

A sewing enthusiast since the age of 8, Deborah first learned her craft by creating clothing with her mother and grandmothers. Her passion took hold as she began to design and sew apparel and accessories. After graduating with a degree in fashion design from Parsons School of Design in New York City, she worked as a women's sportswear designer on Seventh Avenue. 

Deborah's art has been exhibited in galleries and art spaces around the US and she was one of 30 designers selected to showcase her work at the FS2020 Fashion Show that takes place annually at the University of Saint Andrews, Scotland. She was featured in the Spring 2023 What Women Create magazine and her work was on the front and back covers. She is represented by The WIT Gallery and has a studio with The Clock Tower Artists at 75 So. Church St. Pittsfield, MA Studio 315.