Sarah Dudley In The Studio
Autumn leaves display their most breathtaking colours for only a few weeks each year and are then blown to the ground where their beauty rapidly fades. This grand finale, a kind of mardi gras, reflects our need to find meaning and purpose in the processes of change, letting go, loss and renewal that are constant throughout our lives.
Describe your creative process.
I think of my collages more as drawings because that’s how they begin. I draw with oil sticks, pastels and pencils on large sheets and then cut them down into various shapes which I recombine into new colour compositions. I don’t try to ‘make’ the shapes, but rather just start cutting and see what happens. The images are intuitive; they reflect my emotions and desires or are inspired by something in my surroundings.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
colourful, saturated, luscious
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Lawren Harris, Ann Hamilton, Chiharu Shiota, Frank Stella
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
Just keep working and don't be afraid of failure.
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
