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Not knowing the name of the tree
I stood in the flood of its sweet blossom. Basho

Since childhood Deborah has written poetry, painting came later in life. Deborah has a strong base in pattern/fabric design, typography and symbol design. This has enabled her to take up the mantle of designing decorative art with ease. The world of mandala design opened to her when she designed images for her second volume of poetry Who Sees the Wind. This body of work shows influences from different decorative traditions. Then Deborah concentrated on creating Celtic designs which led to the publication of Celtic Decorative Art.

Deborah presents her poetry outside the parameters of traditional poetry readings. The emphasis is on the creation of a space where the sacred is given a space to enter, where the heart is nourished, where one can quietly be. Selections from the mystical and other traditions are always an essential part of Deborah's poetry events.

December 9th 2007
The Avalonian Free State Choir & The Poets
Was a great event

Deborah’s inspiration brought poets Jo Water-
worth, Jade Moon, David Cloke and herself
together for the second time to present an event
with The Avalonian Free State Choir. It was part
of The Christmas Tree Festival at St. John’s Church,
Glastonbury. The church, lit by 40 Christmas trees
filled with Glastonbury’s colourful and diverse
community. It was a truly heart felt, inspired
Season of Light celebration.

The Poets gave a wonderful presentation of their
individual and diverse styles. Weaving poetry with
world songs sung in acapella and gossamer webbed
harmonies left the audience with a glow.
The Avalonian Free State Choir, directed and
conducted by Sally Pullinger was established in
1992, they have performed widely, including
The Royal Festival Hall and The Glastonbury
Festival. Oshia Drury and Di Milstein are also
conductors of the choir. Gabby O’Connor, Sally’s
grand-daughter was a guest poet.

Past Events

6-19 August 2007
Ancient Roots - Exhibition, Poetry Event & Workshops.
Ash Tat Center, Glastonbury

3 May 2007
Poetry Day, AvalonCan Arts Festival, Glastonbury. Workshop;
Deborah O’Brien & Jade Moon, Assembly Rooms.
Avalonian Free State Choir & The Poets, St. Johns Church.
Open Mic with Deborah at The Phoenix Project. www.avaloncan.com

23rd November 2006
Five Voices, A Sacred Space. The Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel.
Deborah O'Brien with Rosalind Beeton and Eugenie Lee.

2nd June 2006
Two Rivers, One Source. St. Ethelburga's, Bishopsgate, London W1
Deborah with Anne Sadie reading, flute and Tibetan singing bowls.

19 February 2006
Theosophical Society, London W1
Deborah with Louise Salmon reading, flute and Tibetan singing bowls.

19 November 2005
Private event, Belsize Park, London NW3
Deborah with Marion Kobylinski reading.
Susan Ann Jones, Indian raga.

27 May 2005
Haelan Centre, Crouch End, London N8.
Deborah with Susan Ann Jones, her songs and Indian raga.

19 February 2005
Haelan Centre, Crouch End, London N8
Deborah with Michael Pierce, poet. Susan Ann Jones, Indian raga.

20 November 2004
Hampstead friends Meeting House, London NW3
Deborah with Louise Salmon reading, also flute and Tibetan singing bowl.

11 September 2004
St. Magdalene’s Chapel. Glastonbury.
Deborah reading on the 1st anniversary of the falling of the New York Twin Towers.