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Booth 623E

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About the Artist

My work serves as a reflection of lives once lived, honoring the legacy of extraordinary women from around the world. Each shimmering vintage silk and satin carries a tangible history, resonating with the emotions and stories of its origins. These timeless fabrics are transformed through freeform stitchwork, where each thread weaves a narrative of grace and resilience. Hand-sewn beads and stones further accentuate the designs, adding brilliance and depth to the compositions.

The result is a contemporary work of art that bridges the past and present, filled with the passion and vitality of its heritage. These pieces celebrate the enduring beauty of craftsmanship while reimagining it for a modern audience, ensuring that the stories of these remarkable women live on in an evocative and meaningful way. I feel like my work "Rise" is a pure example of the work.

A reflection of lives once lived. The shimmering vintage silks and satins from amazing women around the globe have a history that can be tangibly felt. The emotions embedded in the fabric are expressed through free form stitch work accented with brilliant hand sewn beads and stones. The result is a contemporary piece of art that is filled with a passion from the past.

Based in Naples, FL

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Selected Works

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Flow

Fiber

60" x 30" x 2"

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Lilies

Fiber

36" x 36" x 2"

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Essence 

Fiber

30" x 60" x 2"

Image of Artwork

Rise

Fiber

36" x 36" x 2"

Image of Artwork

Flow

Fiber

60" x 30" x 2"

Image of Artwork

Lilies

Fiber

36" x 36" x 2"

Image of Artwork

Essence 

Fiber

30" x 60" x 2"

Image of Artwork

Rise

Fiber

36" x 36" x 2"

Kiersten Heitmann | Kiersten FIBERART - Festival Artists - Tephra ICA
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