IRVINGTON — Elizabeth Seagull Heeter creates windows to nature by overlaying the flow of a watercolor with cut paper silhouettes. Through August 7th, the Bona Thompson Memorial Center at 5350 E. University will offer an exhibit of her work. The exhibit is titled “Fresh-picked Greens: Paintings from Your Neighbor’s Garden” and reveals the artist’s poetic and playful depiction of local themes Elizabeth says, “The act of cutting paper transforms my drawings into layers of expression. The first layer, bold and delicate paper silhouettes, invites you to immerse yourself in the underlayer: a luminous, atmospheric watercolor painting; fresh and familiar habitats for you to enter and explore.”
She began her love of art in college and describes it as her “primary language.” Whether the subject is bird, butterfly or street scene, Elizabeth brings a vibrant design of color and light. The show will be a feature of the 2016 Irvington Garden Tour and display a wide selection of her work: watercolors, table top lanterns, cut paper works and the memorable “vampire squirrel.” All work is offered for purchase.
Elizabeth S. Heeter is an Irvington resident who exhibits regularly on the summer art fair circuit. She was a 2016 Artist-in-Residence at T.C. Steele State Historic Site and 2015 Artist-in-Residence at the Indiana State Museum. Through her website, elizabethseagullheeter.com, she also offers original cut-paper paintings, ready-to-frame prints, friendly greeting cards and custom artwork.
