Heidi Koenig
Born: 1964
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We
have seen the most vibrant and stimulating use of colour in Heidi Koenig's work
over the time that we have been lucky enough to display them in the gallery.
Heidi was brought up and educated in Germany but was first
introduced to printing through her grandfather who produced many woodcuts and
linocuts.
As a child she was fascinated with the various printing techniques
and all the different tools that were used but today she works on her own
prints in a very spontaneous way, using the etching plate as a drawing board,
and then colouring every print by hand with many of the key details being added
after they have been through the press.
Heidi's inspiration comes largely from travel, having come to
Britain after travelling around Australia and South East Asia. She still makes
regular trips overseas, taking inspiration from new landscapes and different
cultures.
Since completing her studies at Brighton and the Slade School of
Fine Art, Heidi has received numerous awards and commissions for her work. Her
monotypes, etchings and paintings can be found in public and private
collections all over the world.
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