Born in Margaret River, now based in Broome, Jody Loaring studied textiles in a Bachelor of Art. Today, this influences her sculptures, coiled forms and woven works, that include found natural materials. Her family history and personal life experiences feed the thematics of her artworks. Jody's process begins with gathering as she explores environments such as the shoreline, looking for interesting textures she can use in her artworks. She collects natural fibres such as driftwood and grass fibres, as well as recycled discarded nylon beach rope. Jody draws inspiration from the collected materials with their beauty and natural colouration. She combines these with other manufactured fibres, metals, and plaster to create sculptural works that stand on a handmade armature base.
Jody Loaring