Dodi Fredericks

September 3 – 26, 2026

Opening/First Thursday Art Walk: September 3, 5-8 pm
Bookbinding Workshop: Sunday, September 13, 12-3pm*
Arts & Culture Week (September 19-27): Artist book display and drop-in book arts**

Robert Motherwell, one of my art heroes, said “In the brush doing what it’s doing it will stumble on what one couldn’t do by oneself.” In my work the starting point is a purposeful gesture of line or brushstroke which is followed by a tangible response to that initial element, or happenstance of the interaction of gesture to the material quality of the paint or line with water and paper, or a continuation of an initial intention. All three come to play.

Events

*The artists will be offering a Bookmaking workshop Sunday, September 13 from 12-3 in the gallery. Led by Dodi Fredericks, the workshop will cover simple techniques for making sketchbooks and notebooks involving folding, glueing and stitching. Materials will be provided; however, participants have the option to bring any paper materials they may want to incorporate. No experience is necessary. This is a free event; however, it will be limited to 12 participants, please contact Dodi or Sue to reserve your spot.

**As part of Art&Culture Week, September 19-27, handmade artist books will be on display in the gallery and a workstation will be set up for drop in opportunities to paint, draw, collage and write in the books.