Front Door Canary: February 2015

Thursday, February 26, 2015

IndiAnimalia (solo exhibit now at Irvington Branch Library, Indianapolis, IN)

IndiAnimalia includes thirteen species from Marion County’s Threatened, Endangered and Rare Species list (DNR). Some of these animals live right here in Eagle Creek Park. Some are visitors, traveling through the area.

Creating these pieces helped me become acquainted with these animals and their fragile habitats. I asked questions like, Where do these animals live? What are their needs? How do we provide sanctuary for these animals? As I “made space” for the animals on my paper and cut shapes for them to “inhabit,” I thought about how we shape, transform and affect natural habitats.

Through my art, I hope to articulate something that honors these animals and their habitats. I hope you find something both familiar and beautiful-- IndiAnimalia.

-Elizabeth Seagull Heeter

SOLD.

Each of these original works is for sale, framed and matted

(9" x 12") $125.

9"x 12" prints are also available. $15.

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

"Channels of Communication" --my triptych for the Domestic Violence Network exhibit and auction

On March 6th, the Domestic Violence Network http://dvnconnect.org/

will host an opening reception and silent auction for the exhibition, "Showing Hope," at the Athenaeum Art Space.

Artists were invited to create and donate work exploring the theme of domestic violence from any perspective (individual, community, adult, child).

Here is my submission, "Channels of Communication": (click for larger view)

My hope is that this piece offers multiple perspectives, that viewers read the images from whichever point-of-view most directly connects with their needs. These images might ask, Are we available to listen to each other? Is Someone bearing witness? Is my own voice willing?

I included various elements of nature to emphasize spiritual resources: strength, trust, wisdom, beauty, love, renewal.

After I work out my design, I use a fingertip razor to cut the shapes. Then I paint the cut-paper with black acrylic paint and trace my design onto watercolor paper. Finally, I mount the cut-paper onto my watercolor painting.