Artist statement

Heather’s work is inspired by patterns found in nature, specifically tessellations. Tessellations are repeating patterns that interlock with no gaps but also do not overlap. The most common example of a tessellation pattern is the honeycomb. Like a honeycomb, Heather’s work is based around an elongated hexagonal shape that interlocks into various configurations with symmetrical facets on the surface to accentuate the three dimensional form. These facets also provide movement and energy to her radial designs. With this single form, she produces several individual pieces at a time to assemble into various arrangements that reference different parts of nature depending on the medium for each sculpture. For example, Polaris is one of her earlier works designed for the 2017 David Yurman Young Artist Competition that was cast in stainless steel with a high polish finish to create a mirror-like surface that emulates a star such as Polaris, or more commonly known as the North Star. After working in stainless steel, bronze, poured resin, and wood, her most current work explores ceramic slip casting that allows her to arrange a larger volume of hexagonal forms together and enhance the dynamic presence in each of her sculptures and installations.