Heather Rigby
Heather Rigby is an interdisciplinary artist and painter who integrates environment, art, and culture, connecting land geography with communities through installations, activism, and social media.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Heather Rigby’s work explores the mysteries of perception, positioning the body as a vessel for a deeper awareness of our interconnection with all life. This approach invites an understanding of the natural world’s boundlessness, whether within urban or natural landscapes.
Her art encourages viewers to reimagine their perception of space, fostering a reciprocal dialogue between the empathetic and the art object. In this space, lived experience and form merge seamlessly.
Based in Claremont, Ontario, Heather Rigby holds a Master’s degree in Visual Art, with further research in Cultural and Environmental Studies from York University.
Her unconventional explorations began as a teenager, initially through Rinzai Zen and Tibetan Buddhism, and have continued as part of her ongoing search to understand the “Nature of Mind.”
Her research also delves into Eastern philosophies, shaped by extensive travel to over fifty countries worldwide. Rigby’s current art practice reveals the empowering energy of symbols, often through land art (including large-scale field drawings), videography, and installation art.
She has taught at colleges and universities in Ontario and Nunavut and exhibited her work in Canada, Italy, and Japan.
Studio 12
This year, Heather is showcasing her work at the unique studio, home, and gallery of glass artist Francis Muscat. This remarkable studio will also be showcasing the work of guest artists, Vanessa Slater and manberdo.
If you would like to purchase a piece of Heather's work or request a commission piece, contact Heather directly through her website or by email.
Studio 12 - 415 Concession 2 Brock, Sunderland
