Emily Dodd
Emily Dodd is a multidisciplinary artist and writer working across visual art, fiction and non-fiction books, television, radio and performance. Her practice is rooted in science, nature and narrative, shaped by a background in Geophysical Sciences, an MSc in Communicating Science, and an HNC in Counselling. Across forms, her work explores landscape, science and human experience.
During her time studying art at Taigh Chearsabhagh on North Uist, she received an award for sculpture. The natural heritage of Scotland continues to inform her work across disciplines, from songwriting and children’s books to sculpture and printmaking.
Recent visual art exhibitions include sculptures selected through open call for Visual Arts Scotland’s Common Ground: The Living Landscape at Kirkcudbright Galleries and Future Folklore: The Art and Craft of Storytelling at the Maclaurin Galleries, and an etching selected for The Cat Show at the Old Bakery Gallery in London. Her work has also been featured in Art Magazine.
Alongside her visual art practice, Emily is the author of 23 books and works as a BBC screenwriter and radio playwright. She has been commissioned by organisations including Historic Environment Scotland, National Museums Scotland, The Highland Folk Museum and the Edinburgh Science Festival. She leads workshops and collaborative projects with a strong focus on neurodivergent and underrepresented voices, creating space for storytelling, expression and connection.
Emily is currently the Scottish Book Trust Author in Residence at Inverness High School and runs a monthly neurodivergent shared reading and creative writing group with Open Book. She is also developing songwriting and community music projects, including an upcoming performance at Belladrum Festival.