ABOUT

BRIEF BIO (For Exhibitions & News Releases):

Lydia Boddie - Rice is President & Creative Principal of BoddieWorks Creations and Consulting, the business backdrop for her re-emergence as a creative who strives to integrate all forms of artistic expression in every aspect of her life. Throughout her professional executive career, Lydia's renaissance nature has influenced an eclectic and voracious approach to managing, learning, critical thinking, conflict resolution and problem solving. As a visual artist and illustrator, her creations bring a practical understanding of the creative process to her personal and professional pursuits.

Lydia minored in psychology at Brown University with the intention to pursue a career in art therapy. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Art from Brown , a master’s degree in Agency Counseling from Rhode Island College, and K-12 art education teaching certification from Rhode Island School of Design. She has received numerous honors and awards for her professional contributions and expertise and is an avid champion for emerging artists.

Artist Statement:

“The artist is a receptacle for emotions that come from all over the place: from the sky, from the earth, from a scrap of paper, from a passing shape, from a spider's web.” -Pablo Picasso

I create one-of-a-kind mixed media fabric and paint collages inspired by the intersection of my imagination and reference photographs or illustrations. My art expresses connections with subjects that expand my emotional reach through composition and media manipulation. It is about flow, with my energy focused on the joy of assembly. I use the techniques of my heritage, guided by my ancestors, to create a living testimony for healing and to recreate the traditional and utilitarian uses of fabric, such as sewing and quilting and paper or paint collage techniques, to create statement pieces that tell stories.

Art Making Process:

I approach art-making with spontaneity and purpose. I embrace learning new techniques and allow for the flow of ideas, mediums, and materials that contribute to the creation of statement pieces. I often use collage as a way to unite disparate ideas and incorporate a variety of techniques. From realism and a tight illustrative style to integrating calligraphy, paint, fabric swatches and digital image manipulation, I enjoy using my own photography (or images from permissible sources) as a basis for exploring the application of a variety of drawing and painting techniques.