Friday Feature Artist - Heather Hietala

This week at the special time of 9 am Saturday morning AEDT, we have the pleasure to talk with sculptor Heather Hietala.
Heather explores vessels, as a symbol of the journey of life, and uses them as a reoccurring theme in her work. Her clay pieces are hand-built, carved, inscribed and glazed. The ‘boat and paddle’ are metaphors for change and the words inscribed within the vessels represent memories, collective and personal.
We can't wait to delve deep with Heather as we explore her journey from fibre artist to sculptor and explore her creative process using sketchbooks and ceramics.
We would like to thank Heather Hietala for sharing their time, artwork and knowledge with us.
You can thank them by following them here:
Artists Website: www.heatherhietala.com/
Artists Instagram: heatheralle...
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[@annemoar5743]

Heather's connection with her materials and understanding of meaning in her works comes across so clearly and is really meaningful to me. Thank you Heather for sharing and Ang for facilitating. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💞

[@heatherhietala5096]

Thank you Anne, I was honored to be asked by Angela, she created and presented a wonderful dialogue. I am glad you connected to my ideas and my work. All the best on your creative journey.

[@wenredmond]

Thank you Heather for sharing so much! I feel a deep connection with your words and your art. I live in Boone in the winter, maybe someday we can connect.

[@amandaupson2697]

Thank you both so much x. Heather, you are one of those amazing and rare people that restore my faith in human nature. This has been quite an emotional talk and one I will have to re-visit because I know I have only taken in a fraction of it 😊

[@FibreArtsTakeTwo]

Thank you Amanda. I totally agree with you. Heather is a very very special human indeed!!

[@heatherhietala5096]

Thank you Amanda, just seeing your words now. I was so honored to share space with Angela and share some of my ideas, my life and my creative journey. Our lives, each and every one, are unique and so special. Best of luck on yours.....

[@janicerobinson5286]

I just recently found Heather through a friend and started following her on IG. I’m emailing the link to Alice. Great interview! Thank so much!! X

[@heatherhietala5096]

Thank you Janice for finding me and sharing. it was an honor to be interviewed by Angela and share my creative life story. Thank you also for following me. I wish you all the best on your creative journey.

[@nandasenb]

So fabulous. Such generosity. Her journey is multifaceted but she connects all of the strands into the whole.

[@FibreArtsTakeTwo]

Perfect description Nancy. Heather is one talented artist and tutor.

[@heatherhietala5096]

Thank you Nancy, I was honored to be able to share my creative journey with you.