Heather Wood - Artist Statement

Glass Artist, Exshaw, AB

Heather Wood graduated with Distinction with an Honours Bachelor of Arts, specializing in sculpture, from the University of Waterloo.   Heather works in her studio using a kiln to alter, fuse and slump glass. Using glass enamels she also paints and etches these kiln-fired flat glasses to create two and three-dimensional works which are original drawings on glass.

Much of Heather’s work revolves around the use  of plant, tree and animal imagery.  Her exploration of vegetation and animal life  as cultural symbols, references man’s need for contact with the natural world.  Using images representing the environment both literally and metaphorically, Heather’s work explores the connection between our spiritual and physical worlds and emphasizes our need for nature.

Heather  uses vitreous glass enamels, both fusible and recycled glasses, and a kiln to create both functional and non-functional work in her studio.  Her recent move from The Bridge Studio, located close to river and forest in  Elora, Ontario to the majestic mountains surrounding Canmore, Alberta are bound to influence her work.