Elisabeth Heidinga’s artistic practice seamlessly merges the traditions of painting and assembly, offering a bold reimagining of abstraction. Her process begins with expansive acrylic paintings on canvas, which are deconstructed into fine strips. These fragments are then meticulously woven or reassembled, transforming discrete elements into cohesive yet dynamic compositions. The interplay of structure and intuition in Heidinga’s work creates a dialogue between abstraction, craft, and conceptual art, challenging viewers to reexamine their perceptions of balance, connection, and dissonance.Heidinga’s work is deeply symbolic, reflecting the complexities of human experience and the multiplicity of identity. Drawing on her European heritage and her time in multicultural Toronto, her compositions resonate as metaphors for cultural intersections and the weaving together of diverse narratives. Each strip represents a fragment of memory, culture, or identity, and together they form intricate and harmonious works that challenge traditional associations between painting and craft. Her creations reflect a synthesis of opposing forces—presence and absence, connection and tension—offering a fresh perspective on the interplay between fragmentation and unity.Currently based in the south of France, Heidinga imbues her pieces with a profound sense of interconnectedness. Her practice invites viewers into an exploration of layered realities, transforming deconstruction into a meaningful act of creation. Through her deliberate and evocative methods, she crafts art that resonates with both quiet reflection and dynamic energy. EDUCATION 2010 Bachelor of Fine Arts w. honours | OCAD University | Toronto, ON Canada SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2024 Opening | Breitbard Williams Fine Art | Dallas, Tx USA2023 Westmount | S16 | Montreal, Qc Canada2022 Context | S16 | Art Miami | Miami, Fl USA 2022 Art Toronto | S16 | Toronto, On Canada 2021 S16 Pop-UP | Los Angeles, Ca USA 2020 Context | S16 | Art Miami | Miami, Fl USA 2020 Grand Opening | S16 | Montreal, Qc Canada 2019 AGO Art Sales & Rental | Art Gallery of Ontario | Toronto, ON Canada 2019 Elisabeth Heidinga | Klaus | Toronto, ON Canada SELECTED PRESS + PUBLICATIONS 2024 Live Tour of BWFA gallery | @laurenwilliamsart | Breitbard Williams Fine Art | Dallas, Tx USA2023 Gallery tour of S16 at Westmount | S16 | Montreal, Qc Canada2023 10 Textile Artists you should know | Ta-Daan2022 Context | S16 | Art Miami | Miami, Fl USA2022 Art Toronto | S16 | Toronto, On Canada2021 S16 Pop-Up | Los Angeles, Ca USA2020 Art Miami | S16 | Miami, Fl USA2020 S16 Opening Show | S16 | Montreal, Qc Canada2019 Instagram Take Over | @art 2019 Elisabeth Heidinga | The Jealous Curator 2019 #teampixel challenge | Google Pixel ART FAIRS 2022 Context | S16 | Art Miami | Miami, Fl USA 2022 Art Toronto | S16 | Toronto, On Canada 2020 Context | Art Miami via Artsy RESIDENCIES 2024 Residency Artist | Toronto, On Canada2023 Residency Artist at S16 Gallery | Montreal, On Canada GRANTS 2017 Emerging Visual Artist | Ontario Arts Council