Judith Ducker

JUDITH DUCKER

Judith is an artist and art psychotherapist based in Bristol. Between 1982 - 1985 she studied fine art at Norwich School of Art. In 1988 she completed her training as an art psychotherapist at Hertfordshire College of Art & Design (now University of Hertfordshire). She has worked extensively since as an art therapist in various fields and settings including the NHS for over 30 years. Judith currently works as an art psychotherapist with children, young people and families within a charitable organisation in Bristol. She is a member of Bath Artists Printmakers (BAP) where she follows through most of her artwork.

I am frequently drawn to making images of birds and mammals using the narrative and choosing certain animals as metaphors to express life situations. In addition I like how the play of light, falling on certain objects and particular places can add beauty, mystery and atmosphere which I often bring into my imagery. I employ spontaneous childlike approaches and combine various print making techniques such as drypoint, tetrapack, monoprinting and collagraph. I enjoy the elements of chance that these processes involve which further influence my ideas.

Currently I am working towards a series of prints in preparation for our next Hybrid group exhibition themed 'Colour' for this autumn 2023. I am experimenting with using just a single colour in an attempt to intensify a particular mood or feeling in order to give an image greater emotional impact.

e: judithducker@icloud.com
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