Steven Lockwood's Bulldogs Unleashed Q+A

The summer of 2011 may be remembered for many reasons, but one will be , the public art display of 25 larger-than-life bulldogs that has captured the interest and imagination of many local residents. Here is an interview with Steven Lockwood of Geneva, one of a series with the artists whose creativity made the exhibit a success since the 30-inch-high by 50-inch-long frames went on display in June.
Lockwood created two bulldogs. One of them is already sold, and the other is one of 14 that will be auctioned off Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Fox Valley Country Club, 2500 N. River Rd. (Route 25), North Aurora.

Batavia Patch: What are the names of your bulldogs and where were their summer homes?

Steven Lockwood: My bulldogs are Security Dog in front of Harris Bank and Stroboscopic Windmill on the bridge.

Batavia Patch: Who are your sponsors?

Lockwood: Security Dog's sponsor is the Batavia Chamber of Commerce/Batavia MainStreet. The sponsor for Stroboscopic Windmill is anonymous.

Batavia Patch: What were your inspiration for them and what media did you use?

Lockwood: For Security Dog, my inspiration was Iorek Byrnison from The Golden Compass. For Stroboscopic Windmill, it was the different viewpoints of one windmill, seen all at one angle. I used aluminum with rubber tubing and paint for Security Dog, and steel and paint for Stroboscopic Windmill.

Batavia Patch: How long did it take you to complete them?

Lockwood: Security Dog took four days, but Stroboscopic Windmill took two weeks.

Batavia Patch: How long have you been an artist?

Lockwood: 12 years

Batavia Patch: Why did you become an artist?

Lockwood: I love working with my hands.

Batavia Patch: What inspires you?

Lockwood: Art Nouveau

Batavia Patch: What medium do you usually use?

Lockwood: Steel or stainless steel

Batavia Patch: What is the favorite subject for your work?

Lockwood: Abstraction

Batavia Patch: Where can the public can see your work?

Lockwood: My work is at stevenlockwood.com, in Batavia, Water Street Gallery in Douglas, MI, and Outside Sculpture Park, on the corner of Wilson and Rt. 25.

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