Linda Atkinson

I want these objects I make to have weight and presence, to provoke curiosity, to be at times humorous, to be profound, and to have heart. For me, art making is a deeply personal activity, and often the process of making the objects takes over before any specific meaning is revealed. Things usually come together in a formal sense first. I select images and elements for my sculptures that are symbolic and multifaceted. Putting elements together, I strive for the same sort of compactness and clarity that poetry often delivers. The meaning becomes an allegory or metaphor, or even a pun. I’m looking for a visual experience that is satisfying to me and unfolds with the making.