The artwork that Thomas Dodd creates is visionary in scope and dualistic in nature. Light and darkness, life and death, and beauty and horror exist side by side in his creations. Mythological and religious themes abound in his work; sometimes with a twisted tongue-in-cheek approach, and at others reverently paying homage to the Old Master traditions that influence his vision.
Although his artwork resemble paintings, it is actually in the realm of photography, but Dodd's creations are much more than mere manipulated photos. There is an overall cohesiveness and attention to texture and detail that one does not usually find in most digital art. His images have an organic feel that never looks assembled or computer-generated and he shuns the commonly used digital ''cut and paste'' cliches, prefering instead to asemble his scenery, costumes, and models long before principal photography is shot. There are many layers to Dodd's work and his pieces can yield new interpretations upon multiple viewings. His fetishistic and psychological approach to art is a truly unique and multi-faceted vision.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
I have always been fascinated with the inner being - the hidden forces that impel us and have been codified in mythology, spirituality, and psychology. My portraits seek to reveal these forces through symbology, textures, and the evocation of emotion. I believe that a work of art is not a static thing, but a living entity which should reveal new facets upon each viewing. I hope that the viewer is moved by my artwork ; either with an emotional response or a philosophical musing as to it's origin.
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