Meet the Artist
Heidi K. Heather
Hi! I am a mixed media artist that works primarily with oil and cold wax on artist panel and reclaimed wood.
I would define my work somewhere between Surrealist and Magic Realism, powered by my crazy imagination and passion for color, minute detail, and the building up and removal of layers.
I'm curious about life as a human and one’s ability to choose growth over stagnancy. I love frogs and all things flora and fauna, my husband’s popcorn, and adventure off the beaten path.
And I believe in the power of love and connection and the importance of play, while being authentic and telling our stories.
I happily live with my husband and our dog, Moo, in Excelsior, MN.
As of October 3, 2024
another Part of me changed. This Part is more noticeable than what is taking place internally; it’s my name. I've always liked my first name, Heidi, and my initials, HKH. That made my decision even easier to keep them as they are and let go of what no longer serves me. By changing my middle name and last name to honor my sisters, Karen and Heather, it symbolizes the thread that connects us. More importantly it is a symbol of taking back my power and a step further in setting me free from my trauma-filled past. So as of October 3, 2024, my new, officially approved, and supported name by the Courts of Minnesota is Heidi Karen Heather ✨
P.S. and if you call me ‘Heather’, no worries, as I have already been called ‘Heather’ from time to time. Now it’s just official ☺️
Inspirations & Influences
A curated list
Artistic Lineage
Alice in Wonderland
Chris Mars
Daniel Merriam
Edward Gorey
Ernst Haeckel
James Christensen
Manuel Mendive
Marc Chagall
Odilon Redon
Rima Staines
The Surrealists (Yves Tanguy and Remedios Varo)
Tim Burton
Themes & Worlds
Color and all its nuances
Curiosity
Death and decay
Deep connection
Dreams & other worlds
Fanciful dress
Fantastical storytelling
Growth & transformation
Handiwork from long ago
History of what was
Magic
My imagination
Mystery
Rich words and phrases
Russian Iconography
Symbolism
Travel & adventure off the beaten path
Natural Curiosities
Chartreuse colored moss
Clusters of sumac berries
Flowers' innards & petals
Gnarled tree bodies
Intricate details of pitcher plants’ trapping leaves
Miniature details
Oceanic wonders
Papery husks of giant ground cherries
Rocks covered in lichen
Shimmer-y fish scales
Seed pods in all forms
The coil of a fern frond
The inside of a dried-out avocado peel
The strength of beetles
The web of roots
Vines’ persistent tendrils