Heather Bews-Ivins

As an artist I am inspired by the fine details life has to offer, and sometimes we miss it in this fast paced world we live on. I want to create a space and art pieces that represent the stillness of the present moment - along side pop culture, street culture and sci-fi love. By creating a living space for people to relax in to enjoy the impact of my work, instead of standing for seven seconds, looking and forgetting about my work. The space I created is there to give you a break, relax. I lost my boyfriend of four years to suicide at the beginning of university, and it is something I've struggled with over the years, however I believe it has impacted my work like no other occurrence. The terrible experience transformed the way I now look at things, viewing the world more accurately. I want people to enjoy my art as a reflection of themselves, how do you view the experience? 'A Reflection of Life' is the title. The only meaning behind the work is what you receive, whether that be a good or bad. You don't have to like it, that is yours.

This space is my healing, with everything I enjoy - music, film, sci-fi games/visuals, low light, nature, interior/sculpture, colour, line, texture and being present. The graphic paintings are inspired by timeless reflections that have came to me, sometimes only once, capturing the meaning of life. 
We are here only once.