Donna Dodson
My blogs
- The Myth Makers
- Convergence: Boston Sculptors Gallery Exhibits at the Christian Science Plaza
- Wood as Muse
- Interpreting the Natural: Contemporary Visions of Scholars' Rocks
- DONNA DODSON
Gender | Female |
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Industry | Arts |
Occupation | Artist |
Location | Boston, MA, United States |
Introduction | ‘My artwork celebrates the mystical relationship between human beings and the animal kingdom. Because there were no icons of women in the church that I grew up in, my vision is to create them. Through hybrid female-animal forms that I sculpt in wood, I flesh out sensuality, sexuality and soul with a well-proportioned figurative vocabulary. The natural grain of the wood interacts with the form and shape of my sculptures in a descriptive way, suggesting nostrils, and nipples or garments and fabric textures. I often stylize each piece to enhance the girl, woman, princess, queen or goddess within. The mouths, or in some cases beaks, are closed symbolizing the mysteries they embody. These figures are sculpted in sizes ranging from one to four feet tall. I use color in both subtle and bold ways to activate each piece. My inspiration comes from ancient iconography and mythological imagery. |