Vidje Dodds :: Artist statement

 

I take my inspiration from natural forms and organic shapes. I like to make things which catch the eye and make people stop and think, which draw people close and surprises them with something unexpected and unusual.

I enjoy making pieces to play with, but not necessarily in the traditional sense; Ilike objects with interesting and exciting textures, objects that move, objects that can be played with, hidden in or climbed on.

To create my work I employ traditional blacksmithing processes and apply them to copper and steel to produce textured vessels, unique and stylish animal kennels, garden sculptures and people kennels, moving artifacts and water features.