BIOGRAPHY
A State Representative, an artist, a photographer, a mother, a friend, a daughter and a wife, a board member, a blogger, a family archivist, a traveler; hard worker, and all around easy to get along with artist.
Debra was born in 1963, in Bitburg Germany, to Richard and Linda Hill. Debra is a citizen and resident of the U.S. She attended The Atlanta College of Art.
Winner of national and international awards, she has won 9 IPA Awards in a single year, Canon Best of Photography, the PX3 in Paris. She has covered subjects in Jamaica West Indies, the US, and Egypt.
Debra Friedens Rasta works have been included into the Smithsonian collections. This includes sixteen (16) portrait photographs to date. A second group of photographs are in progress and or final preparations (documentary data).
At four (4) years old, Debra stood on chairs in her fathers' darkroom and helped develop photographs.
(see photo right of Debra and her father Athens, GA 1968)
Her family owned The Scott Gallery (Atlanta, GA) in the 1970's, and are avid collectors of daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, tintypes, silver gelatin prints, and collectible photography through today. This rich history and hands on education molded her young mind to absorb the spectrum of compositions, content, history, and photographic processes.
At the age of 17, Debra went to Egypt with a new Minolta 35mm film camera. Turning the camera away from the tourist sights towards the people, she returned with her first body of work in the field. Young boys in a Madrasah, a boy proudly holding his goat, a young girl, exposing a small tattooed Christian cross on her arm, pleading in a tiny voice, and huge dark eyes, "baksheesh, baksheesh."
At 19, in 1982, Debra met Annie Leibovitz during a joint exhibition of her father, Richard Hill, Annie Leibovitz and Philip Pearlstein. Meeting and talking with Ms. Leibovitz crystallized for Debra women could be influential and important photographers. Also confirming that a photographer can be multifaceted in their work scope whether photojournalism to commercialism.
In 1990, at the age of 26 years old Debra, then Debra Mills (D), won a seat as a State Representative in the State of Georgia. The 2nd youngest woman representative to date, her work focused on: child abuse, domestic violence, and senior issues. Her work was officially recognized and honored by the Georgia General Assembly in 2001, passing a Resolution naming the "Debra Mills Commemorative Bridge" in recognition of her work.
She was appointed by the Cherokee County Commission to the Cherokee County Ethics Board (GA) and currently serves as a member.
She is married to Kevin Frieden, and has two grown adult children, Christopher (b. 1984)and Thomas (b.1989), and one grandson, Aiden (b.2008). They live in metropolitan Atlanta, GA.
Debra currently uses a Mamiya 645 film, vintage Polaroid, Fuji, Canon, Minolta, and Nikon cameras.
Each photograph is captured with care, compassion and sensitivity.
"When my earthly eyes make their final close, I will leave behind a lifes work of the people who shared with me and my lens, their most intimate selves. To fossilize people in time - forever; this will be my ultimate gift." -Debra Frieden
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
Smithsonian Institution, 2010
Museum of Contemporary Art Georgia, 2011
Cherokee County Georgia USA Government Building 2012
INTERNATIONAL HONORS & PUBLICATIONS
Pilsner Urquell International Photography Awards (IPA) 2008 -
9 Honorable Mentions one in each of the following categories:
o Advertising 1 - Self Promotion
o Advertising 2 - Other
o Advertising 3 - Beauty
o Advertising 4 - Fashion
o Architecture
o Fine Art - Abstract
o People - Portrait 1
o People - Portrait 2
o Special category
2008 Annual IPA Book
Px3 Prix De La Photographie - Professional - Paris, France 06/2008
ArtReview Magazine website - “selected photography by members of artreview for ‘Featured Album’ ” 06/16/2008
ArtReview Magazine website “10 most intriguing works.....” 02/2008
Serbin/Canon Best of Photography selected work 08/2008
Debra Frieden Portfolio, published 2008
Smithsonian Magazine - 4th Annual Smithsonian magazine Photo Contest - winning featured photo 09/2007
Serbin/Canon Best of Photography CA 08/2008
Serbin/Canon Best of Photography CA 08/2007
Serbin/Canon Best of Photography CA 08/2006
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
The Airport Show, Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport APG - 10/2010-11/2010
Luminous Lint, Portrait: Cross-dressing, gender switching and related issues - International, 01/2010
Los Angeles Center for Digital Arts, The Un-juried Competition - “Snap to Grid” Exhibition L.A., CA 11/2009
The 2009 Frieze Art Fair, The Brina Thurston Project “OPEN CALL,” Regents Park, London, England 10/2009
Fall Photography Invitational, The Quinlan Visual Arts Center, Gainesville, GA US 10/2009
Anna Skillman Selects Exhibition at APG, Juror Anna Skillman, Owner of Jackson Fine Art 11/2008
Los Angeles Center for Digital Arts The Un-juried Competition - “Snap to Grid” Exhibition L.A., CA 08/2008
On the Edge Exhibition Atlanta, GA 2008
Atlanta Photography Group Photographer’s Choice Atlanta, GA 2008
Atlanta Photography Group Push Pin Show Atlanta, GA 2008
Fay Gold Selects APG, Atlanta, GA 2007
ATLART2007 Arthouse, Atlanta, GA 2007
Atlanta Photography Group Photographer’s Choice Atlanta, GA 2007
Museum of Contemporary Art Off the Wall Atlanta,GA 2007
Atlanta Photography Group Push Pin Show Atlanta, GA 2007
Project30 Sex Project - Trans Formation Series 2006 US
The Coastal Arts League Gallery, Half Moon Bay, CA 2006
January 2012
Cherokee County Government purchases four large photographs for newer government building interior.
August 2011
Debra becomes a member of the Gwangju Artists Collective (GAC) - South Korea
July 2011
MOCA GA & APG collaboration select Debra Frieden for commissioned portraits of Georgia artists Alan Caomin Xie and Freddie Styles for the Artists Photographing Artists Project . The resulting prints will become part of the Museum of Contemporary Art Georgia/MOCA GA permanent collection.
December 2010 - current
Frieden travels between Jamaica West Indies and St. Thomas USVI photographing documentary portraits for the Rasta Project. Film interviews of individuals for ethnological research are being conducted. Photographs and film are in post production and or finishing phases.
November 2010
Frieden exhibits at the Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport during Atlanta Celebrates Photography (ACP) 2010
April 2010
David Schonauer joins The Debra Frieden Photography Blog as a Contributing Author
David Schonauer, formerly Editor in Chief of American Photo Magazine, brings his extensive background in the world of photography to the readership of The Debra Frieden Photography Blog. The first article: “What was that you were saying about Mick (Jagger)?”and other rich tales from the life and times of David Schonauer is an interesting behind the scenes encounters and conversations with photographers such as Jim Marshall, Eisenstadt, Carl Mydans, and Jim Gowland. www.blog.debrafrieden.com
January 2010
Debra Frieden, a favorite of Socialite Tatiana de Pahlen www.kiptonart.com
December 2009
Frieden muse, Elena Lev, shines on the “Today Show” MSNBC news.
November 2009
Catherine Forbes announces Debra Frieden as one of her favorite KiptonART artists.
Debra Frieden, Sabina Forbes II and James Kennedy are chosen as her top three artists from the KiptonART artists. “Debra Friedens’ photos have impact. I’m especially partial to Torso 3.” Ms. Forbes last attended the exhibition An Irving Penn Retrospective at The Forbes Galleries
October 2009
Frieden at Frieze Art Fair with The Brina Thurston Project: OPEN CALL
Brina Thurston, a NYC based artist culled together a group of artists to be included in her project “The Brina Thurston Project: OPEN CALL. Open call exhibited artists at the Frieze Art Fair 2009, Regents Park, London England. Debras work of Elena Lev (right) was included in the exhibition. Thank you Brina - Debra
September 2009
Frieden connects with Rasta!
Debra connects with Dr. Jake Homiak of the Smithsionian in pursuit of photographing and documenting Rastas and Rasta elders. Dr. Homiak is the curator of “Discovering Rastafari!” currently exhibiting at the Smithsonian through 2010. Debra sought out his expertise to coordinate accurate documentation to marry with the photographs for an accurate documentation of a people. The project began last winter of 2008 and will take many years to complete. Debra wants the body of work to be a dignified, elegant an accurately documented of the Rasta peoples.
June 2009
Upcoming Exhibition at the Quinlan Arts Center
Debra is set to exhibit at the Quinlan Arts Center in her home state of Georgia, in August. “I am looking forward to exhibiting at the Quinlan Arts Center. I feel grounded here in Georgia. The West Indies Rasta portraitures will be unveiled, and exhibited for the very first time, as well as photographs of acrobatic gymnasts in unusual environments. The show is titled “Chiaroscuro” after a 15th century technique of utilizing extreme contrasts of light and dark in paintings which was mastered by Caravaggio. Caravaggio is a strong influence in my darker work.”
A Successful Season of Shooting - Spring Wraps!
Elena Lev photographs are in post production phase.
It has been a busy travel season for Debra. Florida, Nevada, San Juan Puerto Rico, and New York City have been on the schedule for the first half of 2009. The later part of the year will be concentrated on post production work on the photographs and preparation for the competition & exhibitions season.
May 2009
Debra Frieden scheduled to photograph Russian born gymnast Elena Lev
Debra Frieden has spent the last two years carefully constructing a body of photographic works for exhibition and publication. The photographs will focus on form & figurative work of highly skilled individuals. Performance artists.
Debra is utilizing unusually dynamic locations to create a more visually compelling environment for the subjects to be photographed within.
Ms. Lev is a feature performer for Cirque Du Soleil has agreed to pose for Debra Frieden. The photography session will take place May 2009 on location in Nevada.
April 2009
Debra Frieden Photographs Pilobolus Dancers
Debra Frieden photographs Pilobolus dancers at White Oak Plantation, in Yulee, Florida. The location provided unusual, beautiful, natural environments. Pilobolus dancers brought their very distinctive and specialized modern dance choreography to life during the photography sessions; creating a beautiful mix of the art of dance, and the art of photography. Pilobolus was working on a new piece at the famous Baryshnikov Dance Studio on site, taking time out to work with Debra on creating photographic work.
Annie Leibovitz has also used White Oak Plantation and surrounding areas to photograph dancers, including her famous works of Baryshnikov.
Debra has been developing a body of work of talented performance artists in unusual locations for visually compelling photographs.The photographs are currently in the post production phase. Unveiling of the new work will be announced upon completion.
Spring 2009
Debra Frieden Photographs officially archived within the Library of Congress
Debra Frieden Photographs are now archived with the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. USA
December 2008 - January 2009
Winter Wrap up!
The New Year is the time to reflect, rejuvenate, and re-energize.
A secretive project is currently in the planning stages to commence in Spring. The project is planned for unveiling in 2010.
This winter season flourishes with a hotbed of activities from grant writing, finishing the registration of copyrighting the newest works, and circulating photography portfolios through New York’s elite in the photographic arts community. Debra has been completely committed to her passion and her work.
A new book of work is currently in the design stages. Originally scheduled for a late 2008 date, the book has been pushed out for the early half of 2009 due to the hectic pace of her schedule. Look for exciting new developments in 2009.
November 2008
The Atlantan Magazine Proclaims “Anna Skillman Selects” at APG Top 10 Must See Events
On the list? Coldplay, Madonna, Usher, B.B. King, The Emperors Pavilion at the High Museum of Art and lucky number 7 The Anna Skillman Selects Exhibit at APG which includes the Frieden photograph. (right)
November 2008 Atlanta, GA
Now showing! Debra Frieden photograph at the “Anna Skillman Selects” Exhibit - APG
Announcing Anna Skillman, owner of Jackon Fine Art, Atlanta, GA selects Debra Frieden photograph to be included into the APG Exhibition in Atlanta Georgia.
Anna Skillman, owner of Jackson Fine Art, Atlanta, GA, specializes in the finest 20th Century and contemporary photographers. Ms. Skillman’s gallery represents masters of photography including Henri-Cartier Bresson, Harry Callahan, Irving Penn and other incredible photographers.
November 19, 2008
Thank you world.
This month visitors like you, came from:
Geneva Switzerland
Kathmandu, Nepal
Houston Texas
Coventry, United Kingdom
Paris, Ile-de-France, France
Madrid, Spain
Las Vegas, Nevada
Moscow, Moscow City, Russian Federation
Los Angeles, California
New York, New York
Mortsel, Antwerpen, Belgium
Nashville,Tennessee
Krommenie, Noord-holland, Netherlands
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Neutraubling, Bayern, Germany
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Berlin, Germany
Vancouver, British Columbia,Canada
Savannah, Georgia
I am truly grateful for your continued support. - DF
October 21, 2008
New “Debra Frieden Photography Blog” launched - opens up discussions with others.
It’s official! The new, “Debra Frieden Photography Blog” opens up a broader, all things photography forum. Post your own comments to posts, email important happenings, interesting news, photographs which excite you for posting considerations! I want to hear what is hot now in photography today.
Highlighting:
* exceptional photographers and their work
* art exhibits
* photography competitions
* awards
* fellowships
* jobs
* visiting contributors
* provide a resource for students who want to study photography master works
* and other topics as they arise.
Cannes France - The 2009 Sony World Photography Awards (WPA)
Sony competition received three photographs from Debra Friedens’ new body of works to compete for the top prize. The awards gala is held in the Palais des festivals in Cannes, France April 2009.
October 9, 2008 L.A., USA
LACDA “Snap to Grid” Exhibition includes Debra Frieden Photograph
A Debra Frieden photograph will be on exhibit at the Un-Juried Competition: “Snap to Grid” Exhibit during the downtown L.A. Art Walk beginning October 9, 2008. The event is frequented by celebrities, curators, collectors, artists and critics.
The Exhibition will be located at the Los Angeles Center for Digital Arts (LACDA), opening reception October 9, 2008 beginning at 7pm.
September 2008 Los Angeles USA
Astounding 9 wins in Pilsner Urquell International Photography Awards 2008.
Debra Frieden wins titles in 9 separate categories. IPA received 22,000 submissions from 124 countries worldwide.
Debra Frieden wins for following categories:
* Advertising 1 - Self Promotion
* Advertising 2 - Other
* Advertising 3 - Beauty
* Advertising 4 - Fashion
* Architecture
* Fine Art - Abstract
* People - Portrait 1
* People - Portrait 2
* Special category
August 2008
“On the Edge” Exhibition considered a gem of a show by Art Papers Magazine Editor At Large.
Dr. Jerry Cullum, PhD, proclaims “On The Edge” show one of “two gems on exhibit this summer.” Atlanta Journal and Constitution - AccessAtlanta page 25 August 14, 2008.
Debra Frieden’s mixed media piece Untitled 01 is a part of this exhibition.
Mr. Jerry Cullum is the Editor at Large of ART PAPERS Magazine since 1997; previously, Associate Editor since 1984. An art critic for the Atlanta Journal and Constitution since 1988, he regularly contributes to ARTnews & Art in America, and is called upon as a freelance critic for other publications, including Sculpture, since 1989.
American Photographer’s List has chosen Debra Frieden as their featured exhibiting american photographer for August 2008. Highlighting photograph “Thomas - Rock Star”. http://www.aphotolist.org/
2008
Debra Friedens enters Pilsner Urquell IPA Awards for a chance to win the coveted “Lucie.” Visionary Hossein Farmani offers photographers the opportunity to win the equivalent of the Academy Awards for Photography! Debra Frieden entered photographs to the 2008 Competition International Photo Awards (IPA), which offers the coveted “Lucie.” The competition calls for Professional Photographers, and Amateur categories. Each with an opportunity to be hand plucked for their best work and recognized by the who’s who of art & commerce in photography. Farmani, has successfully claimed the brilliant torch to promote, enrich and enhance the photographic arts and artists worldwide.
July 2008 Worldwide
Frieden International. Website being translated for global launch. The appreciation of art unites us globally. Art translates beyond language barriers speaks to our heart & minds. Debra Frieden understands that for her work to be shared on a global platform, it must adapt, change and embrace other languages and cultures to do so. Look for Debra Frieden’s website translations by 2009 in French, Spanish, German, & Chinese 2009. Frieden will expand thereafter, to encompass other art cultures and communities.
July 2008 California US
“The Best of Photography” Frieden photograph Clinches Win. Canon & Serbin Communications, publisher of Photographer’s Forum Magazine announces winners of the “The Best of Photography” Annual International Competition. Frieden photograph wins a title position. The photograph will be published in the “Best of Photography 2008” hardcover book.
July 2008 Paris France
Px3 Prix De La Photographie Paris Announces Debra Frieden photography win in competition.
Debra’s photograph of Nahesi Crawford selected!
Jurors of the Px3 use the following criteria to select winning photographs: originality, creativity, excellence of execution, and overall impact.
Impressive Jury Panel includes:
Carol Johnson Curator of Photography Library of Congress Washington, D.C.
D.C.Viviene Esders Expert près la Cour d'Appel de Paris Paris
Kenan Aktulun VP/Creative Director Digitas New York
 Natalie Belayche Director Visual Delight Paris
Chiara Mariani Photo Editor Corriere della Sera Italy
Mark Heflin Director American Illustration + American Photography New York
Arnaud Adida Director Acte 2 Gallery, Acte 2 Agency Paris
Bernard Utudjian Director Galerie Polaris Paris
Agnès Voltz Director Chambre avec Vues Paris
Alice Gabriner World Picture Editor Time Magazine Worldwide
Sara Rumens Lifestyle Photo Editor Grazia Magazine London
Françoise Paviot Director Galerie Françoise Paviot Paris
Chrisitine Ollier Art Director Filles du Calvaire Paris
Natalie Johnson Features Editor Digital Photographer Magazine London
Patrick Kahn Editor/Creative Director The Book LA Los Angeles 07/09/08
June 15, 2008 Atlanta US
Alan Avery AGA President & Gallery Owner of Alan Avery Art Company, chooses Debra Frieden artwork for “On The Edge” Show
Debra Frieden’s mixed media piece titled: 01 was chosen by Juror, Mr. Alan Avery, for the upcoming “On the Edge” Exhibition, August 2008.
Mr. Avery represents some of the most highly valued and respected contemporary artists of the 20th century, including but not limited to:
* Andy Warhol
* Robert Rauschenberg
* Chuck Close
* Roy Lichtenstein
* David Hockney, among others;
Please find more information about the Alan Avery Art Company, or Atlanta Photography Group below:
Alan Avery Art Company – Atlanta GA USA
Atlanta Photography Group – Atlanta GA USA
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
Details: Opening Friday, July 11, 2008. Time: 7:30pm Location: Atlanta Photograph Group, TULA ART CENTER, 75 Bennett Street, Atlanta GA 30309. Tele: 404-605-0605
Mr. Alan Avery will be giving a juror talk, Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 10:00am
February 27, 2008
HEADS UP! ARTREVIEW takes notice!
ArtReview.com features Debra Frieden’s work in their “10 new intriguing and impactful artworks...” 02/27/08
Every day we select 10 new intriguing and impactful artworks by members of artreview.com for the slideshow above. To see more featured artworks...” ArtReview - www.artreview.com
THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE KIPTONART NYC recently said, Yes! to promoting Debra Frieden as an important emerging artist. Kipton Cronkite has his hand on the art pulse, for the avid collector & art investor. He sits on the Acquisitions Committee for the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, amongst other prominent Boards. His opinion is valued as a visionary in the art scene of today 02/08.
Based in NYC, and the brainchild of Kipton Cronkite, KiptonART specifically specializes in identifying emerging artists which will be considered valuable investment art, for the long term collector.
A few past exhibitions and events include Van Cleef & Arpels, Soho House, W Hotels,and the Chelsea Art Museum. In February 2008, KiptonART will be co-hosting a photography exhibition with Diesel at the Diesel Denim Gallery in Soho, New York.
February 2008
Just for fun! APG - Atlanta Photography Group Annual Push Pin Show
Join the fun! Meet Debra Frieden at the Annual APG Push Pin Show 2008
Debra Frieden, in the spirit of celebration & fun, will be showing works at the annual APG "Push Pin Show" gathering.
APG, TULA Center, Bennett Street, Atlanta GA Friday, February 7, 2008
January 2008
Debra Frieden's Official Website Launched
Debra Frieden launches on a global platform, with the official Debra Frieden Photography website.
August 2007
Smithsonian Magazine chooses Frieden photograph "Coral Chevrolet." click here to view
October 2007
Debra Frieden Photograph chosen for prestigious "Fay Gold Selects" show
Debra Frieden's photograph of Derrick Farmer II has been selected for the APG "Fay Gold Selects" show. Debra states, "With her exquisite tastes in photographers, it is a humbling honor to have my work chosen by her personally."
Fay Gold is the owner of Fay Gold Gallery located in Altanta, Georgia. Fay Gold's gallery represents phenomenal photographers including, but not limited to:
Imogen Cunningham
Horst P. Horst
Robert Mapplethorpe
Herb Ritts
and others
She also has worked extensively with Sir Elton John with regards to his esteemed collection of photographs, as well as his auctions for his AIDS Foundation.
The opening will be at the Atlanta Photography Group TULA ART CENTER location on Friday, October 19, 2007 at 7:30pm
FUN FACTS
1240 Debras family history on English soil dates back to London, 1240. The first court records of John Doget, a tavern owner, from December 6, 1276 (Edward I), refer to him being a witness to a neighboring merchants murder discovery in a court hearing.
1661 Her family history on American soil dates back 1661. Reverend Benjamin Doggett, M.A. graduating from St. John’s College Cambridge graduating 1662 (England), and Rector of the St. Mary’s White Chapel Parish and of Christ Church Parish in Lancaster County PA 1670. The Doggetts are originally from Groton Sussex England and married in to the Duke of Norfolk family line.
1700’s Debra’s family descends from Colonial landowners and American Patriots who contributed to the Revolutionary War for independence from England. The family farm abutted President George Washington’s mother, Mary Washington’s farm.
1981 Debra receives a 35 Minolta camera, and a journey to Egypt, including passage down the Nile for her high school graduation. This was her first journey, as a young adult abroad, since her birth. She documented the journey at 17 years old, and still remains very close friends with four friends, all of the same age, from this trip.
1984 Debra meets Annie Leibovitz here in Atlanta, at joint art show opening featuring photographers Richard Scott Hill, and Annie Leibovitz at the Fay Gold Gallery. Richard Scott Hill is Debra’s father. Annie Leibovitz autographs and stamps the her hand print into the book with good wishes on the birth of Debra’s new baby, Christopher.
1985 Debra surprisingly meets Madonna, alone, with two of her massive body guards, at the Phoenix Athletic Club, (Ritz Carlton provider), prior to her “Like A Virgin Tour” concert. Madonna was very polite.
1989 Debra rides the tour bus with The Greg Allman Band to and from the concert hall, and sat backstage with her childhood (elementary years) & very best friend Sheila. Debra was eight months pregnant at the time with Thomas, her youngest son. Steppenwolf was a no show front band, the audience was restless.
1991 At the age of twenty six years old, Debra (Mills) Frieden was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives as a State Representative, being the second youngest female member of the House in Georgia history. She was sworn in at the age of twenty six. Referred to by GOP members as “The Prom Queen from Cobb County” and her Democratic colleagues as “The Democratic Darling.”
2000 Debra met her husband Kevin, after choosing a name randomly in AOL AIM’s Buddy List interests titled “computers,” to ask if he knew where to download some software for a printer. He replied, “Sure, hold on a minute.” He happened to work for IBM. They married 2 1/2 months later, and have been happily married since. “Bliss.”
2001 “The Debra Mills Commemorative Bridge.” The Georgia Legislature unanimously passes Resolution SR467 to name a bridge over Georgia’s Chattahoochee River, for Debra’s years of service(prior to, during and after being a public servant) on behalf of abused children, children in need and senior citizen advocacy & activism. It is a very rare honor to have this bestowed upon a living person. Debra was not aware of this honor being bestowed until after it’s passage. Hence the fact that Legislative Council nor the Sponsors noticed her educational college of note, was not The Atlanta College of Art which she attended. This fact still remains uncorrected to this day.
2009 Debras first set of Rasta portrait photographs are accepted and deposited into the Smithsonian's Museum of Natural History.
Her father Richard S. Hill is in worldwide private and museum collections around the globe, a college Professor of Art, was tenured at the Atlanta College of Art (now SCAD). Debra has apprenticed under him and then formally educated as a college student, under his tutelage. He is most recently best known for his “Kessler Campanile” for more detail click here an 80 foot steel sculpture located on the Georgia Tech Campus and a focal point during the Olympic Games. A documentary in the Georgia Tech “Living History of Richard Hill” is on file in their archives.
Father (Richard Scott Hill) and Debra, his daughter have long wanted to have a joint show together.
Debra’s great Uncle, United States Senator Hugh Doggett Scott (R) was Minority Leader during the Nixon Administration. He also has only one of three rooms in the US Capitol building named after public servants. There are three, The Mansfield Room, The Kennedy Room and The Scott Room. He is buried at Arlington Cemetary with his wife Marian. He would bring Debra small unique gifts from his travels to other countries abroad. Although asked to be an Ambassador to China, he graciously declined to stay close to family. He loved Chinese art, and had authored several books one of which was called, The Golden Age of Chinese Art: The Lively T’ang Dynasty. Ruland, VT: C.E. Tuttle Co. 1967
DEBRA FRIEDEN IS COMMISSIONED BY THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART GA & ATLANTA PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP
Photographer Debra Frieden is selected by The Museum of Contemporary Art Georgia and The Atlanta Photography Group for the "Artists Photographing Artists 2011" Initiative. Debra has completed portrait photographs of artists Caomin Xie and Freddie Styles.
The portraits will become part of the Museum of Contemporary Arts permanent collection. A future exhibition is in discussions. Dates TBA.
“It is the lights and darks within ones soul, which I want to capture, for it is the spirit which is portrayed, not the shell of the human.”
- Debra Frieden
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