About me

Whether I realize it at the time of making or not, I am clawing at the edges of our polarized world. Wedging myself into a place where ideals can be questioned and re-evaluated. Trying to find a place where we can be ourselves. Not what the overculture dictates. I use embroidery to muscle up, and do the heavy lifting in my work. Embroidering on everyday textiles enables me to express my deepest held beliefs fearlessly. A way to push back without having to shove. A way to draw the viewer into a difficult conversation, before they realize they’re even talking.

BIOGRAPHY

Heather Hauptman is best known for her detailed and evocative figure embroidery on second hand textiles and clothes. “I look for something interesting, something that sparks a wondering of where the textile has been, and where I can take it .” she says about her work. The traditional art form of embroidery is a sharp contrast to her voice in both political activism and sensuality, using bold colors and sharp lines to intersect the two spaces. Although her art isn’t exclusive to textiles, it is where her love of fashion and art best combine.