meet the artist:
Heather Stearns
I'm motivated by two things: the earth and the people on it.
I am passionate about making art accessible through found/upcycled materials. My goal is to create space in the community where people can explore their own emotional process through this creative medium.
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As a child I was very drawn to ripping and cutting up magazines, which quickly became an essential creative outlet throughout my journey. I obtained a BA in Creative Writing w/ a Concentration in Poetry and explored multiple different career paths before a near-death experience changed the course of my life. After that experience, I leaned on collage art to bring me back to life... and it did.
I have been commissioned for both public and private collectors, shown art in numerous galleries and venues, lead community collage workshops, and have attended two artist residencies in Sanquhar, Scotland through Kolaj Magazine.
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Outside of the world of collage art, I have an End-of-Life Doula Certificate and am Reiki II Certified.
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Right now, you can find me in White River Junction, VT with my studio mate/rescue dog, Marshall.
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I use collage art to process my human experience.
My art materials are comprised of items from yard sales, thrift stores, second-hand home repair stores, and things gifted to me before getting thrown away.
I do not custom print any images and only use what I find to create new works of art.
I rely on the energy of the universe to dictate the images/words I find and am inspired to create works that invoke a range of emotions.
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Each work of art is original and unique.
