Lenox I - II - Brigit Heller

With an arts practise that is often material led, I am inspired by the qualities and possibilities each of them do offer. Materials are chosen for their tactile and visual possibilities, their history and suitability in achieving the desired visual outcome.

If possible, I use recycled and upcycled materials from my large collection. Often it is different metals that fascinate me through their resistance and unyielding nature. Heating, bending, weaving, and forging these metals does allow me to transform their hard properties into organic shapes with visual impact and tactile qualities.

Influenced by my rural upbringing in Switzerland, I do explore a variety of traditional, by some considered feminine art and craft techniques and processes.

Many people lose their natural curiosity and connection to the natural world by being forced to live in urbanised environments. My work does examine a sense of longing and nostalgia that exists in many, whilst attempting to build bridges between the natural and the man-made environment. By keeping mostly to abstract shapes, I do allow the viewer to draw on their own memories and experiences.