what you make and why you make it
develop connections, increase awareness
Heidi Landis creates work that encourages social engagement. She stimulates the exchange of ideas and the strengthening of interpersonal relationships through creative campaigns, digital technology artifacts, and thoughtful open space environments.
explore creativity through theoria (knowing) + praxis (doing) + poiesis (making)
CREATIVE PRAXIS
I utilize methods of digital fabrication to create physical objects that communicate concepts and ideas across space, time, and culture.
As humans, we navigate a material world through their preservation and use.
Material culture refers to the physical objects, resources, and spaces that people use to define their culture.
Art should focus on how we are similar. Highlighting things we have in common or experiences we’ve shared. Specific instances where unity occurred and feelings were universal.
Nostalgia is a powerful concept. The idea of “yesterday” is revered by all. The idea of what was before us is quite comforting, safe.