Biophilia is an exhibition of collages and mono prints that have taken inspiration from design elements found in Manitoba’s wild spaces. Heather’s collages are made of hand printed papers, and pieces range from images of rock formations to a large moose to a fantastical vision of a Korean eon through the image of an angel’s wing wearing down a granite mountain.

Influences for Biophilia include the artwork of Andy Goldsworthy and writings of Barbara Huck, Doug Whiteway and Bill Redekop. The Manitoba landscape is further inspiration, its shorelines and landscapes, filled patterns and colour combinations, the province’s geological origins and ongoing evolution. The scope and magnitude of landscape gave the artist a renewed respect for the powers at play in our changing world. All of these things swirl in her imagination as she roams the shorelines of Manitoba’s lakes. The artist also addresses waste management in her work through using found materials and reusing tools that are considered single use.

If you would like to purchase one of the exhibition pieces, please contact the gallery by email at ktmartscouncil@gmail.com. Please note that this is a travelling exhibition and pieces will not be available for pick up or delivery until late 2021.