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Debra Drexler is a Professor and Area Chair in Drawing and Painting at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, where she has served since 1992. She also holds the role of Interim Director of the Museum and Galleries. Her work bridges abstract art and post-colonial themes, with studios in New York and Oahu. Drexler has over 30 solo exhibitions and 100+ group shows globally, including notable venues like Van Der Plas Gallery (New York) and the Honolulu Museum.
Education:
- MFA Painting, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville (1983-1986)
- BA Painting, Webster University, St. Louis (1979-1980)
Research interests focus on abstract art, feminist critiques, and post-colonial perspectives. Key works include Gauguin’s Zombie (2002-2005), cited in academic publications, and her 2021 Liquid Sun series, exploring muscular femininity and tropical light. Her practice emphasizes layering techniques and visceral mark-making.
Awards include the Hawai’i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Award (2018) for her collaborative exhibition Pink: Drexler + Largusa. Grants and advising details are not explicitly listed, but her exhibitions often involve curatorial collaborations. She maintains active involvement in academic and artistic communities, with a studio-based research practice.
