Author: Julia Heiden

The problem that I have chosen to focus on is mental health and the importance of self compassion. Everyone experiences mental health issues at some point, and we are frequently the ones that criticize ourselves the most. The project serves as a reminder that we are all deserving of understanding, love, and compassion from both… Continue reading Project 3 Julia Heiden

Leonardo Drew talks about his creative process in the video, highlighting how he uses aged materials to make sculptures that are compelling and address themes of memory, history, and transformation. Drew evokes deterioration, rebirth, and time passing by using materials like rusty metal, wood, and cloth. His work turns trash into art with a strong… Continue reading Leonardo Drew video- Julia Heiden

Dina Wind See-Saw, 1989 I chose this piece because I will be borrowing the idea of a see-saw for my work.

Children once experience the world with endless curiosity and imagination, where even the simplest moments hold magic. As we grow, however, that sense of wonder is often overshadowed by the weight of responsibilities and routines. I often think back to my own childhood, when creativity flowed freely and playfulness was encouraged. This creation is a… Continue reading project 2

I decided to work with a hedgehog light. I chose a hedgehog specifically because of their detailed and sharp exterior. I thought it would be interesting to create a mold with their unique texture.  I developed the idea for this project from a mindfulness class last semester, where we read Stolen Focus by Johann Hari.… Continue reading Part 1: Writing assignment