Sarah Heenan has an ongoing interest in geometry and the crossovers between art and architecture. She regularly combines these elements in her practice, producing works that appear simple but are deceptively complex. Structures that refer to the scale of the human body relate to aspects of autobiography and self-portraiture, which can evoke particular meaning for both viewer and maker. The viewer’s emotional response to each artwork or installation – that possible moment of recognition and resonance – is of enormous importance. Subtle reference is also made to childhood memory as feelings of loss and security are embodied in projective spaces. Most recently Heenan’s interest has extended to considering the play between two- and three- dimensionality.
Heenan works with found materials, often recycled and easily available, including wood, cardboard, tape, paint and paper.
“The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.”
Education
20014-2015: West Dean College, Chichester, West Sussex
Post Graduate Diploma in Sculpture
20013-2014: West Dean College, Chichester, West Sussex
Graduate Diploma in Sculpture
2011-2013: City Lit Institute, Covent Garden, London
City Lit Sculpture Course, Years One & Two
2005-2008: Goldsmiths College, University of London, New Cross
MA in Art Psychotherapy
2001-2003: Kent Institute of Art and Design, Canterbury, Kent
Certificate in Fine Art Media
2000-2001: Kent Institute of Art and Design, Canterbury, Kent
Access Course in Fine Art
1999-2000: Goldsmiths College, University of London, New Cross
Art Psychotherapy Foundation Course
1994-1997: University of Kent at Canterbury, Kent
BA (Hons) 2:1, in History of Art & Film Studies
Group Exhibitions
July 2015: Divergence West Dean College, West Dean, West Sussex
and Brick Lane Gallery, Schlater Street, London
July 2014: Thirteen West Dean College, West Dean, West Sussex
and Embassy Tea Gallery, Southwark, London
July 2013: Breaking Bounds The Crypt St Pancras, Euston London
June 2010: Members Show, Hastings Art Forum, St Leonards on Sea
October 2008: Pure Form Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury
June 2006, 2007 & 2008: Group Exhibitions, Goldsmiths College, London
June 2005: South East Open Studios, Roper Road, Canterbury
July 2005: Group Show, The Old Pharmacy, Margate
October 2005: Artists Open Houses, Canterbury Festival, Canterbury
October 2002: Artists Open Houses, Canterbury Festival, Canterbury