“Currently my work has found expression within the details of the natural world. There are a repetition of forms found in nature, the veined intricacy of leaves, the rough texture of tree bark, and the smooth, flowing forms of water washing against trees and rocks. Within my pieces my fascination with the boundless colours displayed in the natural world and my absorption in the endless minutia of cellular structures and complex living entities finds expression. Through the metals that are my materials and the process used to create, I try to simultaneously capture and explore the living aspects of nature. From the colours of the metal I discover anew the vibrant hues of the plants and the seasons. From the weight and strength of the metal I feel the solidity and permanence of natures eternal cycles. My goal is to recreate and capture the vibrant living essence of nature in eternal metals to be preserved for all time.”
Heather Matwe considers herself a multi-disciplined artist. Her work ranges from jewellery and metal sculpture to painting and printmaking. Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, her bringing has always been infused with nature and its minutia, a theme that occurs and reoccurs in all her work.
After graduating in 2001 from Alberta College of Art & Design's Jewellery and Metals program, Heather and her husband cycled through Western Europe, experiencing the landscapes and cultures of many countries. Influenced by some of the great masters of art history and the environment around her, she uses her artwork to invoke a sense of awe and beauty to both the viewer and the wearer. Particularly fascinating to Heather is the idea of preserving the beauty of the natural world in the metal that forms her pieces.
Her jewellery and metal work has been exhibited and sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Currently a goldsmith in her Calgary studio, Heather continuous to explore her artistic abilities through the design and creation of custom jewellery.
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