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Larry and Debby Kline
Artists Statement
Artists, Debby and Larry Kline have begun a
series of conceptual artworks which focus on political, economic and social
issues designed to question the status quo. Current projects address
such issues as religious tolerance, California/Mexico relations, the electrical
power industry and the nature of creative thinking. These upcoming
projects include a range of media from installations to large-scale performances.
Debby and Larry Kline met in the 1980’s while
attending John Herron School of Art; Indiana University, where both artists
earned their BFAs. Larry completed his MFA studying under the tutelage
of Grace Hartigan at The Maryland Institute, School of Art.
Both artists have significant individual exhibition
histories as well as extensive backgrounds in museum work which include
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago; The Chicago Art Institute; The
Indianapolis Museum of Art; and the California Center for the Arts.
The artists have lectured on various aspects of the arts and have initiated
an artist’s think tank, which fostered a more vibrant art community in southern
California. Debby was acting Museum Director of the California Center
for the Arts. Currently residing on the Advisory Board, she was the
President of COVA (Combined Organizations for the Visual Arts) for three
years. The Klines curate exhibitions and are published writers.
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