HEATHER GROVES
Furball — $150
2023, 5 x 5 x 5cm, brooch — felted cat fur (courtesy of the artist’s cat), leather, cotton, cotton thread, cedar wood, metal
Untitled #2 — $180
2022, 30.5 x 40.5cm, multi-block woodcut print on kozo paper
ABOUT THE ARTIST
‘Colour is a fickle subject because it changes in front of our eyes, depending on where it is or what colour it is next to, or what form it is presented in, our perception of this subject alters. ‘Untitled #2’ is part of a series of multi-block woodcuts that explore circles of colour. Circles carved into the wood matrix are hand-printed using a baren, and these circles mingle together in different configurations, and in varied shades of pink (including magenta) along with other colours, like yellow. A simple focus on one shape, the circle, means that there is more time to play with the endless possibilities of colour.
‘Furball’ is a wearable miniature sculpture and a physical commentary on the subject matter of my printing practice. It explores the interaction between colour, form, and texture, and provides a new dimension of tactile sensation different from printmaking.’
Heather Groves is a Sydney based printmaker and sculptor. She completed Bachelor studies with Honours in Visual Arts (Sculpture and book design) in 2012, from the Australian National University School of Art and Design. She studied in Paris, France at l’Ecole Nationale Supérieur des Beaux Arts (ENSBA) and in 2020 she completed Graduate studies in French language and translation from the Australian National University. Groves has exhibited in Australia, France, UK, and her work is held in the Print Council of Australia, and Umbrella Contemporary Arts collections.
See more of Heather’s work @flatoutprints or on her website