BIOGRAPHY
Heather Kocsis graduated with an Honours BFA degree from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada specializing in printmaking. Kocsis was Artist-in-Residence at KOR Gallery, Kitchener, Ontario in the late 90s, where she developed her current process of art making. Using re-claimed wood, Kocsis creates three dimensional assemblages depicting architectural elements. Heather’s work has been aptly described as “possess(ing) the subject matter of photojournalism, the compositions of paintings, and the tactile quality of sculpture.”1 It is this tactile quality that most compels the viewer to come closer and look in and around and through her pieces. The effect of light playing on the three dimensions of the pieces allows the perspective to reconfigure and renew. The strategic use of oil paint on the wood’s surfaces also adds to the illusions recreating sun or storm, clarity or clouds.
Her residency at KOR yielded a critically acclaimed solo exhibition whereby the collection was purchased in its entirety. Kocsis has exhibited in numerous solo and group exhibitions throughout Canada and the United States. This grant and award winning artist has work in corporate and private collections, including the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts and has appeared on the CBS Early Morning Show to discuss her work.