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The eagle represents the spiritual and mental aspects of a person and the snake is representative of the human body and the visceral aspects of life. A void within the vessel depicts an ocean of consciousness. A snake rises out of the void to confront an eagle as its outstretched wings steady and balance the vessel, preventing capsize. All aspects of a person are reliant upon being in a balanced relationship with other aspects for wellbeing and thriving.
These simple repeating forms aim to offer a certain material vibrance when placed in various configurations.
They form part of ongoing explorations in the vitality of matter. As a blacksmith I am interested in seeing my materials and techniques as collaborative partners, recognising and embracing how the material asserts its self during the making process.
Imagine one’s life as a vessel which holds an ocean of consciousness within. Symbolically, two serpent heads are subdued as though kissing the ground and the ocean within the vessel is still. A balanced and safe passage is assured, preventing the vessel from capsizing. ‘Voyage into Being’ shows how a balance of mind, body and spirit is essential to healing and ongoing well being.
‘Indultado’ – describes a bull spared the death sentence in the bull fighting ring for displaying great bravery. I’d like to imagine it happens all the time.
Camphor Laurel base is removable. 4 Metal roses are not attached just placed as thrown objects.
The structure of cocoons made of wrapped silk, fits with the process of layering the natural fleece in different directions to give my sculpture strength.
My enlarging of the cocoon gives it greater impact and at the same time by contrast, it is still seen as a fragile object.
Omen, carved from a fallen tree, references a bird crashing to earth as a metaphor for the climate-change emergency.
A bird falling from the sky is a dramatic event and picking up and holding a fallen bird and seeing it so transformed from its atmospheric state is incredibly powerful. My aim is to make an emotional impact with the subject matter integrated with the raw, natural state of the Cypress Pine.
As a natural process within the cocoon life transforms. This can relate to us as humans, transforming from the limitations of childhood into an adventurous adult life.
My sculpture symbolises a place of security while changes occur both inside the cocoon and outside of it.
By enlarging the cocoon this gives it greater impact and at the same time it is still seen as a fragile object.
General Assembly consists of a number of handmade grey ceramic stoneware plates with white slip; each plate is inscribed with one of the articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948).
This work asks questions about the significance of inaction of the individual in society. Plates are mounted on a gallery wall in formation spelling the Persian word for love (Eshgh) and the remaining plates are placed horizontally outlining an exclamation mark.
Dudek’s reductive forms function as vectors of meaning between the viewer and their environment. The movement of natural light across smooth and reflective surfaces results in lively performances despite their static form.
With ‘We Came To Understand Time’ the traditional material of copper is employed in a contemporary display. The folded form explores varying perspectives, movement, reflections and relationships. Taking the time to slow down and observe rewards the viewer with access to secret spaces and unexpected happenings.
