My art is a celebration of diversity, curiosity, and openness. It is a reflection of the interconnectedness of all things. I draw inspiration from the intersection of art and science: exploration and experimentation.
My transdisciplinary work is characterized by a rejection of preconceived notions about what art is or should be. I do not limit myself to any single medium, style, or technique. My approach is to allow my art to behave as all matter within a system does: it transforms as it interacts with other matter and its environment. This approach gives me true creative freedom.
One of my core values as an artist is collaboration. Even when I work alone, I see my work as a collaboration with everything and everyone around me. Scientific principles and concepts often inform my artistic choices. I am heavily influenced by poetry, language, and the natural world.
Ultimately, my work aims to transport the viewer into a world of vibrant colors, beautiful patterns, and bold shapes that challenge the way we see the world around us. By rejecting conformity and embracing interconnectedness, I hope to create a space for viewers to engage with my work in a way that is both playful and profound. I believe that art has the power to connect us with ourselves, each other, and the mysteries of life. Through my art, I hope to inspire others to see the beauty and interconnectedness of all things, and to embrace the transformative power of creativity in their own lives.
Artist Statement
About the Artist
Heather Timm is an emerging transdisciplinary artist who recently fully embraced her identity as an artist. With a career in technology leadership behind her and a two decades-long hiatus from her art practice, Heather has returned to the art world with a fresh perspective and renewed passion.
Originally working with acrylics, found objects sculpture, collage, and linocut printmaking, Heather's art served as a creative outlet to explore her queerness and coming of age in the 80s and 90s but was never considered as a viable career. In 2021, her technology career and artistic background collided when she was introduced to digital painting after losing her studio to a flood and a high-speed car accident limited her physical ability. The solace Heather found in new media art changed the course of her life.
Heather's art is a captivating blend of traditional and digital media techniques. She constantly pushes the boundaries of her art and experiments with new mediums, including generative art, artificial intelligence, augmented reality and other new media. Through her exploration she has connected deeply with the glitch art, trash art, and crypto art communities.
With a keen interest in the intersection of art and science, Heather's works are thought-provoking and visually striking. They invite viewers to question the relationship between art, science, and technology and explore the possibilities of the digital realm. Her innovative approach and willingness to experiment make her a dynamic and exciting artist to watch as she continues to evolve and create bold, boundary-pushing works. Heather Timm's art is a testament to her unwavering passion and commitment to her craft, and she is poised to make a significant impact in the contemporary art world.
Her artistic achievements are notable and diverse. She was recently selected by Accelerate Art for NFT Paris 2024. Over the last two years, her art has been exhibited in venues such as the Faena Forum during Art Basel Miami, University of Chicago Media Arts Data & Design (MADD) Center, The Crypt Gallery in New York City, Bang & Olufsen Soho, NFT.NYC, Weple Gallery in South Korea, MaMa Multimedia Institute, Zagreb, Croatia, and other international cities including Lisbon, Prague, Barcelona, Taipei, and Groningen, reflecting the global appeal and recognition of her work.
In addition to her gallery exhibitions, Heather has been an invited speaker and panelist at numerous events including a public symposium at NYU and numerous private roundtables of galleries, libraries, archives, and museums, convened by the The Creative Commons in NYC. Her talks on Generative AI, Artist Empowerment, and Copyright, further showcase her expertise and contributions to the intersection of art and technology. Her work has also been featured on the cover of a 2022 NFT Yearbook, further highlighting her impact in the field of digital art.
Heather's achievements demonstrate her dedication to her artistic practice and her ability to transcend boundaries and make meaningful contributions to the art world. Her works have been recognized and acknowledged in prestigious venues and events, solidifying her status as a promising and influential emerging artist.