Artist’s Statement

There are several threads that run through my imagery. I am concerned with humanity and its relationship to the environment and to itself. I am concerned with the loss of our sense of who we are and how we fit into our world.

Recently, my images have become more demanding. I am weaving adults out of touch with their environment, each other, and themselves. I am also exploring how we alter reality to fit private visions; whether it is how we remember the past to make it more romantic or how we imagine the future to make it more palatable.

Tapestry is a deceptively enticing medium. By first luring in the viewer with the tactile beauty of the yarns, then with the image itself, and then with the message behind the image, I hope to engender a dialogue, to make the viewer pause for a moment and contemplate the ideas.

Contact Information:

Barbara Heller
Fibre Art Sudio
1610 Johnston St.
Granville Island
Vancouver, BC, V6H 3S2
tel: 604-224-2060
email: bheller@telus.net
website: www.simonpatrich.com/heller/about.shtml www.americantapestryalliance.org/AP/ArtistBio/HellerB.html
www.dracoblu.com/heller.html

Studio Hours
Tuesday to Saturday  11am-3pm, or by appointment

Cover Up Series: Eritrean Refugees, 35" X 25", tapestry

Cover Up Series: Afghani Woman, 35" X 25", tapestry

Zion (stones #19), 3" X 3", tapestry