Fiona Heard’s artistic process is an exploration into this continuous process of becoming. She begins each work with the unpredictable nature of hand printing, embracing the unexpected marks and reduced control to create the initial imagery. The composition of these initial works is based on the landscape of Southern NSW, reflecting her memory and ongoing relationship with this environment.
The final artworks are then built through configuration as she tears, combines, and sews these images to produce the work. These artworks move beyond representation evoking a feeling of abstracted familiarity.
About the Artist
Fiona Heard is a multidisciplinary artist based in Lake Macquarie. Inspired by the Australian landscape, she uses mark making to explore the relationship between nature and time.
Fiona has a Bachelor of Fine Art at the University of Newcastle and her work was recognised in 2025 as a finalist in the Hunter Emerging Art Prize. She regularly exhibits in group exhibitions in Australia.
Images
Erode (detail)
Untitled (detail)
Habitat (detail)
Elements (detail)
Untitled (detail)
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