For some, the viewing of art can be a very emotional experience. The painting process is also an emotional experience for me. I am drawn to the mystery and the challenge of creating, and the emotional aspect is an important part of that experience. As I work, my canvas takes on a life of its own and my instincts and emotions tell me what needs to be done. This is a very exciting exploration. The process I use gives me a wonderful sense of freedom allowing me to delve into places unknown.
The allure of ancient places, their colors and textures are the heart of my inspiration. Working with materials such as fabrics, paper, metals, and collected objects, I am able to explore the infinite possibilities of the creative process. The blending of the colors and textures with the collage materials creates a passage to an unknown place where I discover new strengths that carry me to the next piece. The challenge for me is to create a painting that comes from within, to produce something that compels the viewer to look closer, to enter a place where things are mysterious and yet somehow familiar and inviting.
Biography
Dodi studied drawing and painting as an undergraduate at the University of Colorado in the seventies. She became serious about her art while studying at the Art Students League of Denver in the early nineties. She credits her teacher with encouraging her to experiment out of her safe zone. As a child, Dodi traveled with her family extensively through Europe and also lived in England for several years. Through her travels over time she became fascinated by the textures and colors of the Old World and feels that this exposure has influenced her work.
