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Abigail DeVille
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| Born | October 12, 1981 New York City, New York, U.S.
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| Education | Pratt Institute Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture |
| Alma mater | Fashion Institute of Technology Yale University |
| Occupation | Artist, sculptor |
| Known for | Large sculptures and installations |
Abigail DeVille (born in 1981) is an American artist. She is famous for making very large sculptures and art displays called installations. She often uses everyday objects she finds in neighborhoods, like things people might throw away.
Her art often explores important stories about history. This includes difficult past events, how neighborhoods change, and forgotten local events. Sometimes, her art even leaves the gallery and goes out into the streets! She organizes public events called "processionals" where her art becomes part of a public gathering. Her own family, especially her grandmother, inspires her work. This helps her share stories and ideas from places like the Bronx. While many people see old, discarded items as trash, Abigail DeVille sees them as treasures. She finds opportunities to create something new and meaningful from them.
Early Life and Art Studies
Abigail DeVille was born in New York in 1981. She still lives and works in the Bronx, a part of New York City. She wants to shine a light on forgotten parts of history. She tries to show truths that people might not think much about.
She studied art at several places. She went to the High School of Art & Design. Later, she earned degrees from the Fashion Institute of Technology and Yale University. She also studied at Pratt Institute and the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture. DeVille has also been an artist-in-residence at places like the Studio Museum in Harlem. This means she spent time there creating art.
In 2006, Abigail DeVille was part of a TV show called Artstar. It was one of the first reality shows about art.
Awards and Recognition
Abigail DeVille has received many important awards for her art. These include awards from the Joan Mitchell Foundation and Creative Capital.
In 2015, she won an Obie Award for her work as a designer. She created the sets and costumes for a play called Prophetika: An Oratorio. In 2016, she received the Rome Prize. This award allowed her to study and create art in Rome, Italy, for a year.
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