heather page

artist statement

My work examines the correspondences between patterns of growth, decay, and erosion in synthetic and organic elements of our surroundings. I deconstruct images of elements such as tiles, sidewalks, lichens, and bark by fragmenting their patterns and employing unnatural scales, materials, and colors. I then reconfigure the elements in order to highlight their structural similarities and irregular syncopations. Each piece is a mix of print, painting, gilding, drawing, and digital media, selected for their textural qualities and cultural connotations. My intent is to direct attention to the complexity and the constant change of the environment, and to the way we interact with it through our reordering of its space and shape.