Heather Day is an artist based in California.

It's A Requirement to Disappear #2 

56'' X 72'', ACRYLIC, spray paint, and charcoal ON canvas, 2018

ON VIEW AT PT. 2 GALLERY, OAKLAND, CA

 

UICA

A MURAL CREATED FOR the urban institute for contemporary art in Grand Rapids, mi

 

JOURNAL

 
I’m thrilled to announce my upcoming two-person NYC show @joshualinergallery with @kathrynmac opening next month, January 24th. I’ve been a fan of the Chelsea gallery since my undergraduate years, and I’ve admired Kathryn’s work from afar so I can’t wait to see how our work connects in person. 📸 @margaretaustin_photo
Staying mindful of painting slow reactions from one mark to the next, even when the freezing temperatures are tempting me to move a little quicker. Tomorrow I’m sharing exciting news about the paintings I’ve been working on @the_macedonia_institute 🎉
Going on week two @the_macedonia_institute. Feels good be diving into painting with a shift in perspective. It’s been pretty cold in Upstate NY but it has forced me to be present in the studio with short reading breaks by the fire. Something new is happening in my work and I’m grateful for the time to experiment.
My small studies act more as research than renderings for large paintings.
Sometimes I Mirror You # 4, mixed media on canvas, 48” x 56”, 2018
Making my way across the country to @the_macedonia_institute artist residency in upstate New York this morning! I’m excited to paint with very few distractions for the month of December. See you in 2019, California. 👋🏼 Photo by my good friend @margaretaustin_photo.
The process doesn’t stop when the painting is complete. Documenting my work has given me an appreciation for the fine details of the medium. It’s an opportunity to reflect rather than jump into new paintings immediately.