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Sally Heller


MOKIN', 2024
Laser cut acrylic
11 x 20 x 2 in
EMOJI GUERNICA, 2023
Laser cut acrylic
24 x 16 in
PRATFALL, 2023
Laser cut acrylic
14 x 18 in

BIOGRAPHY


Sally Heller
B. 1956, New Orleans, USA

Biography: Sally Heller, a versatile multi-material artist, constructs landscapes from cultural remnants, blending macro and micro, artificial and natural elements. Her artistry, akin to a modern-day bricoleur, reflects a savvy fusion of cultural hacking and urban archaeology, emphasizing the contextual significance of her materials. Heller crafts site-specific installations, later immortalized in permanent photographic works, while also exploring the medium of assemblage. Notable for her public sculptures funded by prestigious grants and private commissions, Heller has earned residencies at renowned art centers worldwide. With an extensive exhibition history spanning galleries and institutions across the United States, her work engages with mass culture and contemporary art's complex interplay. Heller's commitment extends to educational realms, evidenced by her solo exhibitions and collaborations with art students at universities. Sally Heller emerges as an artist deeply entrenched in material exploration, conceptual ingenuity, and the transformative power of artistic expression.

Fellowships and Grants: 2021-2022 Joan Mitchell Residency, 5 months, New Orleans, LA. 2018 Commission, Wall Mural Photograph, Sycamore at Tyvola Development, Charlotte, North Carolina. 2016 18-foot Sculpture Commission for Private Collector, New Orleans, LA. 2013 Civitella Ranieri Residency, Umbertide, Italy. 2008 Louisiana ArtWorks, 3-Year Studio Residency, New Orleans, LA. 2008 Joan Mitchell Foundation Sculpture Grant. 2006 Louisiana Arts Grants. 2006 Joan Mitchell Emergency Grant. 2006 Headlands Center for Art, Residency and Fellowship, Sausalito, CA. 2000 Ramp/Art, Contemporary Art Center, New Orleans, LA. 1995 Creative Stations, MTA, New York, NY. 1991 One Percent for the Arts, St. Cloud, MN. 1988 Vermont Studio School, Artist Residency, Johnson, VT. 1983 Yaddo, Artist Residency, Saratoga Springs, NY.
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