Artist Statement:
Inner Peace explores healing trauma and finding serenity. The three crescent moons honor the Kidder family crest while paying tribute to the artist’s entire lineage. While grappling with humanity’s vices and failures and the generational impact of war and abuse, a question arose—“What do I do with all of this?” A seemingly paradoxical conclusion was realized: to alchemize the trauma into inner peace, so the creation of this sculpture became an exercise in transmutation.
About Isaac Kidder
Isaac Kidder creates transformative artistic experiences bridging visual art, science, and music. His multidisciplinary practice spans metal and wood sculpture, painting, photography, drawing and interactive installations, exploring themes of balance, symmetry, and connectivity. With a background in Biology and Studio Art from St. Olaf College, Kidder merges scientific concepts with creative expression. Currently pursuing a Master of Music Therapy at Augsburg University, he develops interactive sculptural installations reflecting the healing potential of art and music. Kidder’s award-winning public sculptures have been displayed in shows across the Midwest.