Interviews

Finding home, memory and making with Deborah White

Deborah White is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores belonging, identity, and renewal. Drawing from her childhood in Malawi and her years in fashion, Deborah uses recycled materials and earth pigments to build deeply personal, evocative forms. In this moving conversation, Deborah shares how art became her way home and how you can be part of that journey.

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Host: Angela Truscott

Show Notes

Through my art, I am transforming. I'm healing. I'm working on myself. It is a way for me to represent myself and tell others a story without actually having to say anything.
- Deborah White

Takeaways from this episode

Art as transformation.
Deborah reveals how creativity became her path to healing and self-understanding, helping her unlock and honour long-buried memories.
Materials with meaning.
From mud and metal to discarded bottle tops, she shares how working with repurposed materials allows her to embed her story directly into each piece.
The power of reflection.
Deborah speaks to the necessity of deep, personal reflection as part of the creative process – and how it led her to discover a true sense of home.
Mentorship and feedback.
A pivotal experience during a Fibre Arts Take Two course transformed Deborah’s approach to making and solidified her artistic voice, showing the importance of trusted community supportt.

Explore the artwork from this episode below

During the live interview, we shared some images of Deborah’s artwork. Since you’re listening to the podcast version, we’ve made these images available for you below. You can also support Deborah’s Finding Home journey through her GoFundMe campaign, helping her return to Malawi to create, connect, and share the next chapter of her story.

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