Artist Statement
Based in her studio in Claremont, Ontario, Heather gained her Master’s degree in Visual Art with further research in Cultural/Environmental Studies at York University. Her more unconventional explorations include travel and investigations into eastern philosophies in Sikkim and Tibet including studies at Dai Towku Ji Monastery in Kyoto, Japan. Her current art making explores the power of symbol through land art (including large-scale field drawings), videography and installation. Heather’s teaching career has ranged from Colleges and Universities in Ontario and Nunavut and she has exhibited her work in Canada, Italy and Japan.
Board Director
An executive on the board of the successful environmental group Land Over Landing since its inception in 2005, Heather has served as Resident Artist. “My involvement with LOL is to support our message to preserve productive farmland from urban development through visual and social messaging.”