Heather Couch
Heather Couch is an Assistant Professor of Art at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida. Heather received an MFA in Fine Art / Ceramics in 2015 from Arizona State University. She works in sculptural ceramics and mixed media installation, composing with material language to form pieces that reflect on tensions of uncertainty. Heather earned a B.A. in Sculpture at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, followed by continued study in ceramics at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Alfred University, Chautauqua School of Art in New York, and Hong Ik University in Seoul, South Korea. Solo exhibitions include “Accumulations” at the Coral Springs Museum of Art, “On This Day” at CRETA Rome in Rome, Italy, and “Composing Texture” at the University of Dallas in Texas. Her work can be found in private and public collection including Florida Gulf Coast University, Union University, and the Mesa Contemporary Art Museum (MCA).
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Great Sculptures
Artwork sculpted in the three-dimensional world has a unique power and presence that moves beyond the world of painting, reaching us in our own space. Join me as we walk through some of the most captivating sculptures in history, from ancient times to the modern world. We will discuss the surrounding culture, the form, material challenges, and groundbreaking ideas, cultivating inspiration as we delve into these treasured masterpieces.
Impressionism
A revolutionary art form developed in the late 19th century that became a beloved style for generations to come. With a focus on capturing light using vivid color and bold brush strokes, painters such as Monet and Renoir transformed painting and created unrivaled masterpieces that still bring joy today.