Muse Gallery
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WHAT'S ON VIEW
Enchanted Visions
February 2nd- March 31st 2025
Enchanted visions is an exploration of the magical and the mysterious, an invitation to step beyond the ordinary and into a world where imagination reigns. Inspired by nature, dreams, and the unseen beauty of the universe, this collection transforms the familiar into extraordinary.
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
Heather Rockwell is an accomplished artist whose work spans abstraction, realism, and surrealism. Born with an innate passion for creativity, she began oil painting at the age of eight, laying the foundation for a lifelong journey of artistic exploration. Her early talent was nurtured through formal training at the prestigious Art Students League in New York City during her high school years.
Heather pursued her undergraduate studies at Bennington College in Vermont and later completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Syracuse University. She then earned a scholarship to Carnegie Mellon University, where she earned a Masters of Fine Art.
While at Carnegie Mellon, Heather’s talent caught the attention of renowned artist and professor Sam Gilliam, who generously provided personal funding for the rental of her art studio, supporting her creative development during her studies.
She furthered her education with a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania, enriching her artistic perspective with a deep appreciation for natural forms and landscapes.
Heather Rockwell’s work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and publications, including:
- Art Business News – Front Cover, 1994
- Norton Museum of Art (Palm Beach, Florida) – Group Exhibition
- Miller Institute of Contemporary Art (CMU, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) – Solo Exhibition
- Syracuse University (Syracuse, New York) – Group Exhibition
- Usdan Art Gallery (Bennington College, Vermont) – Group Exhibition
ARTIST STATEMENT
Heather’s creative process is deeply meditative and intuitive. Her work captures the spiritual forces of nature, exploring light, form, and color with sensitivity and depth. Drawing inspiration from flowers, landscapes, and the human form, she reveals hidden details that convey the eternal and sacred. Her portraits are particularly distinctive, capturing not just the likeness of her subjects but also offering a glimpse into their inner essence — a “porthole into the soul.”
Through her art, Heather invites viewers to see beyond the surface, to find their own narratives within the art, and to reconnect with the sense of wonder and imagination that often fades with time. She hopes that Enchanted Visions will offer a transcendent experience that lingers long after the initial encounter.
For more about Heather’s work, visit heatherrockwellart.com or @heatherrockwellfineart on IG
