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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.
The remnants found of an ancient gum chipped away till found a fitting legacy to what once was.
A swan song for a tree
To cultivate something is to improve it, develop it, take it to a higher level, whether it is a person, soil, relationship or opinion.
‘Cultivator 5’ is made from found farm machinery and repurposed Oregon timber. It invites interaction in order to work. The timber segments create a visual sense of circular movement and organic form. The form of the metal cogs underneath is repeated in the top centre element.
The latest in a series of machine-like sculptures.
This single form is scared and fulsome. It balances, creature like, on the verge of toppling.
It forms 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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The two seemingly oppositional animal forms of an eagle and a serpent are shown journeying within and as part of the same vessel. They are reliant upon the other for their existence and protection from external forces so the work is asking each to come to terms with the other. It is a difficult but essential union/truce in order to keep the vessel afloat.
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.