About the Artist
London Heist is a visual artist from Indiana. They completed their residency with the BFA program at Indiana University in 2019. That same year, they were nominated by Indiana University for the Yale Norfolk Summer Residency as well as the Windgate Fellowship for graduating seniors. They were selected to be an Indiana University Fellow at Arrowmont School for Craft. In 2022, they attended the Urban Artists Residency at The Hundredth Hill.
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London’s primary focus is abstract sculpture, which can be viewed in shows or by special request. Please check out my shop to view any current prints or recent functional ceramic pieces.
About the work
As a ceramicist and abstract sculptor, my work is driven by a deep curiosity for unconventional, discarded, and found materials. My artistic practice is guided by the idea of exploring the possibilities of forcing, stuffing, stretching, and fitting these materials in ways that challenge my own body's abilities and the laws of gravity. In my studio, finding the limits of specific materials is a constant struggle that pushes me to think creatively and explore the boundaries of what is possible.
I am particularly drawn to the tension between the seen and the unseen, the revealed and the concealed. I believe that this tension is central to the human experience. Through my sculptures, I aim to create a dialogue between the object and the viewer, inviting them to look beyond the surface and discover what lies beneath.