Ditte Blohm
Happy And Angry Woman
Stoneware, stains and glaze
22 x 25 cm
£475
A Little Bit About The Artist
A Statement From The Artist
Whenever I try to plan and have reasons for my work, the reasons trap me in a prison of self-doubt. I get lost in the shadows of fear and conformity, trying to align my work with the expectations and thoughts of others. But ever since I started making art, I found a way around my fears. I've now stopped to rationalise my own work and instead plunged myself into the unknown. Not knowing where I'll be going, only with the assurance that I'll arrive somewhere. So whenever I start new work, I close my eyes and surrender - allowing my emotions and memories to flow freely. Letting the whispers from my inner world guide my hands, which slowly turns each work into frozen memories embodying my fears, sexuality, and the echoes of my childhood.
Tell us about a dream you've had.
I had a vivid dream where I was attacked by a black snake. It's head was oversized, with two sharp white teeth lodged deep into my neck. A native American medicine man appeared to save me. And although he pulled at the snake, its teeth stayed stuck, and they tore two long wounds down my arm.
He grabbed the snake by its head, rolled it up, and it withered and died. But just as I thought it was over, another snake appeared in the same place. The medicine man repeated the process, rolling up each snake as it wilted and died. But every time he looked at me, another snake emerged, and the cycle continued.
So I woke up and was left wondering what the snakes symbolised.
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What's your favourite movie or tv show?
Nomadland
​​​​What is your biggest influence on your practice?
I never follow a strict plan. I let my emotions, dreams, and the unpredictability of the moment guide my creative process, making my work deeply personal and spontaneous. But embracing uncertainty means I never know where the process will take me, which can be both exciting and daunting. Therefore, each piece of art becomes like a diary, capturing my thoughts and emotions at that moment, allowing my work to be raw, and a little piece of my life’s story.​​
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