About the Artist

Mixed Media Sculptor

Artist Biography

My name is Sheila Godlock and I am a full time Mixed Media Sculptor currently working and living in Fairfax, Virginia. When I discovered sculpture in November 1999, I discovered my life’s work and passion. It was as though a light bulb ignited my entire life and I began living with purpose and meaning. I took my first sculpture class at the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, VA in January 2000 and primarily studied under Chuck Johnson. Mr. Johnson not only taught me human anatomy but also emphasized the importance of expressing emotion sculpturally. I’ve also studied anatomy and sculpture techniques under Patrick Birge at Reunion Studios in Washington, DC. I started primarily working with paper clay in April 2016; this medium allowed me the flexibility of working with various materials to create and design sculpture pieces that are whimsical and fun.

Artist Statement

My works are colorful, quirky and joyful and are designed to express and elicit pleasure from the viewer. As I begin a piece, I cho0se a pose that I love and then create the ‘personality’ of the piece from there. I use a variety of materials to create each piece including paperclay, yarn, beads, acrylic paint, ink, wood, and stencils. I also love to combine different patterns such as dots, crosses, and squares into one piece. My hope is that the viewer’s eye travels over each sculpture only to find something new every time the sculpture is seen.

Accomplishments:

Student Shows at the Art League from 2000 – 2009

Artomatic 2009

Artomatic 2017

Art Rave 2017

Winter Artful Weekend Show at Fort Smith Park, 2017

Washington Sculptors Group, Image Show, 2017

Arlington Artists Alliance Gallery in Rosslyn, Artist Space, 2018

Del Ray Artisans, A Tale of Two Cities – Juried Show, 2nd place, “Long Arms”, “Peaceful Princess”, 2023

Mosaic Arts Gallery, Embrace Your Colors – Juried Show, “I Have Arrived” and “Ta Daaaa”, 2023

Del Ray Artisans, Fascinating Fiber, Alluring Fabrics - Juried Show, 2nd place, "Intersellar Travelers", "Braids and Shades", 2024

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