Artist Statement
My work is an exploration of the vibrant, ever-present flow of energy that surrounds us. Through the S.O.L.E. collection—State of Life’s Energy—I create bronze sculptures and abstract mixed media panels that interprets these ideas capturing a natural rhythm rooted in the present moment.
I begin ideas for the panels with sketches, exploring form and interaction until the composition feels resolved. I then translate the design onto a
full-scale surface, experimenting with materials such as joint compound, modeling paste, resin infused with mica, and featherweight cement to build depth and texture on surfaces that evoke both strength and delicacy.
For the sculptures I start with a small clay maquette, refining shape and movement before constructing a full-scale form in aluminum armature and hand-applied clay. The finished piece is then cast at the Bronze art foundry using the lost-wax process, a centuries-old technique transforming a hand-sculpted original into a permanent and enduring form. Each work is finished with a unique patina and mounted it on a black granite base.
Whether working in metal or mixed media through these refined abstract forms, I seek to express the continuous flow of life’s energy, inviting each viewer to engage with the work and discover their own unique experience.
Biography
The vibrant flow of life’s energy is the inspiration for sculptor and multimedia artist Lynn Dodge based in Santa Barbara, California. She explores this concept through bronze sculptures, a material often associated with permanence and weight, is transformed in her hands into something light and fluid. Her mixed media panels extend her exploration of movement, energy and the unseen rhythms that shape our experiences of life.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Exhibit Graphic Design from California State University, Northridge. In 2015, after a successful career leading exhibit and graphic arts, Lynn chose to pursue her passion for the arts. This background enables her to integrate technical design elements with intuitive inspirations derived from her surroundings.
Currently, Lynn is focused on her latest collection, s.o.l.e. (State of Life’s Energy), which consists of wood cradle panels, inspired by a corresponding bronze sculptures. When displayed together, they offer a unique cohesive art experience.
The Tribute Project
Lynn takes great pride in the fact that her commercial artwork reaches homes and businesses but her true passion lies in her philanthropic art projects.
In 2001, she launched the Tribute Project, turning her vision of a helmet and an American flag into 343 bronze sculptures, which she confidently gifted to the families of firefighters who courageously lost their lives on September 11th.