Jane Dodd

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Jane Dodd
Born 1962
Occupations Musician, librarian, jeweller
Instruments Bass
Years active 1980–present
Labels Flying Nun Records
Associated acts The Chills, The Verlaines, Able Tasmans and Lure of Shoes
Website http://janedodd.co.nz

Jane Dodd (born 1962) is a New Zealand musician and contemporary jeweller. From 1982 to 1984 she studied for a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Otago, majoring in Phenomenology of Religion with additional papers in Anthropology, History, Art History, Maori Language and Philosophy.[1] She is well known for her role as a bass player in early Dunedin-based Flying Nun Records groups The Chills and The Verlaines, was a long-standing member of Auckland group Able Tasmans, and occasionally played with side-project The Lure of Shoes.[2][3]

Dodd is also responsible for the cover artwork for The Verlaines EP 10 O’Clock in the Afternoon (1984), The Verlaines 12” single Doomsday b/w New Kinda Hero and LP & CD, Juvenilia (both 1986), Able Tasmans LP & CD Hey Spinner! (1990), and Able Tasman CD Shape of Dolls (1993).[4] She contributes backing vocals to the songs "Anchor Me" and "Queen's English" on The Mutton Birds album Salty (1993).

The Chills

Dodd was a founding member of Martin Phillips' group The Chills, alongside his sister Rachel Phillips (keyboards), Peter Gutteridge (guitar) and Alan Haig (drums).[5] Dodd had also been a member of Phillips' earlier group, The Same, which had also included future The Verlaines co-founder Craig Easton.[6][7] She left to travel in Europe and was replaced by Terry Moore, who recorded with The Chills for the Dunedin Double EP.[7] Dodd and fellow original members performed in 2010 in Dunedin for The Chills' 30th anniversary.[8][9]

The Verlaines

Although not a founding member, Dodd returned from London in time to join The Verlaines for their first recordings on the Dunedin Double EP, which also debuted several other key groups for Flying Nun Records - The Chills, Sneaky Feelings and The Stones.[10] One of the songs contributed to this release, "You Cheat Yourself of Everything that Moves", was later covered by American group Superchunk. The Ten O'Clock in the Afternoon EP followed, featuring their best-known song, "Death and the Maiden", securing a fanbase that includes Sonic Youth, Yo La Tengo and Pavement.[11] ("Death and the Maiden" was covered by Stephen Malkmus for the Flying Nun Records compilation, Under the Influence – 21 Years of Flying Nun Records, and also by Elemeno P and Prickly.) Dodd also appears on the albums Hallelujah All the Way Home (1985) and Bird Dog (1987), the latter which also features her brother Tim Dodd (Tim has also played bass with The Chills and The Chaps).

Able Tasmans

Dodd joined Able Tasmans before the recording of their second album Hey Spinner (1990). She remained with them until they split up in 1996, having released a further two albums and an EP, collected on the compilation Songs from the Departure Lounge (1998). For the Flying Nun Records 10th anniversary compilation, Roger Sings the Hits (1991), Able Tasmans contributed the song "Getting Older" by The Clean, who The Chills (with Dodd) supported at their first concert.[12]

Jewellery

Dodd is a renowned New Zealand contemporary jeweller. In 1994 she completed a four year diploma in 3D Design, majoring in Jewellery.[1] She then joined the all-female jewellery collective Workshop 6, which coincided with the break-up of Able Tasmans.[2] She is well known for her miniaturised depictions in silver of New Zealand landscapes, which have occasionally been produced on commission to recreate a client's favourite scenery.[13] Fairy tales are another source of inspiration.[14] She has exhibited throughout New Zealand and internationally, and is featured in the book 21st Century Jewellery: the best of the 500 series.[15] In 2007, she participated in Objecspace gallery's series of workshops and exhibition, Small Wonders.[16] She remained in Auckland with Workshop 6 for 15 years before moving back to Dunedin in 2009.[2][14] Her work was featured in the television series Tales from Te Papa and is held in the collections of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, The Dowse Art Museum, Hawkes Bay Museum as well as many private collections.[1][17] In 2007 and 2009, she won the Contemporary section of the Regal Castings Awards at the National Jewellery Showcase.[1]

Further reading

  • Bannister, Matthew (1999). Positively George Street. Auckland: Reed Books. ISBN 0-7900-0704-5
  • Davey, T. & Puschmann, H. (1996). Kiwi rock. Dunedin: Kiwi Rock Publications. ISBN 0-473-03718-1
  • Dix, J. (1988). Stranded in paradise: New Zealand rock'n'roll 1955-1988. Wellington: Paradise Publications. ISBN 0-473-00638-3
  • Dix, J. (2005 (revised edition)). Stranded in Paradise: New Zealand Rock and Roll, 1955 to the Modern Era. Wellington: Penguin Books. ISBN 0-14-301953-8.
  • Dodd, Jane (2002) Straw Into Gold, introduction by Grant Thompson. ISBN 0473087464
  • Eggleton, D. (2003) Ready to fly: The story of New Zealand rock music. Nelson, NZ: Craig Potton Publishing. ISBN 1-877333-06-9
  • Le Van, Marthe (2011). 21st Century Jewellery: the best of the 500 series. New York: Lark Crafts.
  • Regnault, Claire (2000) The Ends of the Earth: jewellery by Jane Dodd Napier: Hawkes Bay Museum
  • Shute, Gareth (2008). NZ Rock, 1987 - 2007. Auckland: Random House New Zealand. ISBN 1869790006
  • Skinner, Damian (2010) Pocket Guide to New Zealand Jewellery San Francisco / Boston.
  • Smith, Charmian (2002) "Charm jewellery inspired by favourite fairy tales" in Otago Daily Times, O3/10/02
  • Thompson, Grant (2004) "Workshop 6: fluidity and solidarity" in Object no. 42
  • (2010) 500 Gemstone Jewels: a sparkling collection of dazzling designs New York / London: Lark Books
  • (1999) "Jewels in the crown" in Fashion Quarterly Autumn issue, 1999

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Jane Dodd". The National. Retrieved 3 March 2013. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Mahoney, Kieca. "Interview: bassist turned jeweler Jane Dodd". Hello Craft. Retrieved 3 March 2013. 
  3. ↑ "Gig & Concert News - Delta, Thorazine Shuffle and The Lure of Shoes". Music.net.nz. Retrieved 4 March 2013. 
  4. ↑ All album contributions and details in this article are referenced direct from the liner notes of said album, unless otherwise noted
  5. ↑ Gilchrist, Shane. "Still the Chills". Otago Daily Times. Allied Press Ltd. Retrieved 3 March 2013. 
  6. ↑ "The Chills pop back in time". New Zealand Herald. APN Holdings NZ Ltd. Retrieved 13 February 2013. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "The Chills". Muzic.net.nz. Retrieved 3 March 2013. 
  8. ↑ Constantine, Ellie. "Audience warms to the Chills". Otago Daily Times. Allied Press Ltd. Retrieved 3 March 2013. 
  9. ↑ Benson, Nigel. "Chills' crowning glory". Otago Daily Times. Allied Press Ltd. Retrieved 3 March 2013. 
  10. ↑ Ankeny, Jason. "The Verlaines". All Music Guide. Rovi Corp. Retrieved 12 February 2013. 
  11. ↑ McFarlane, Dean. "10 O'Clock in the Afternoon". All Music Guide. Rovi Corp. Retrieved 12 February 2013. 
  12. ↑ "Various - Roger Sings the Hits". Discogs. 
  13. ↑ "Made to measure". New Zealand Herald. APN Holding NZ Ltd. Retrieved 3 March 2013. 
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Constantine, Ellie. "Jewellers bid to vex, disarm". Otago Daily Times. Allied Press Ltd. Retrieved 13 February 2013. 
  15. ↑ Le Van, Martha (2011). 21st Century Jewellery : the best of the 500 series. New York: Lark Crafts. ISBN 1600595219. 
  16. ↑ Gifford, Adam. "Small is beautiful". New Zealand Herald. APN Holdings NZ Ltd. Retrieved 3 March 2013. 
  17. ↑ "Tales from Te Papa Episode 20: Jane Dodd Jewellery". Museum of New Zealand | Te Papa Tongarewa. Retrieved 3 March 2013. 

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