Open Studio in Chelsea Manhattan. A raw display and work space, street level, on Seventh Avenue. The space is unusual for an artist's studio and interesting to see in itself. Visit a textile artist's display and work space in Chelsea Manhattan. Get up close and personal with the process of mending Blooms and creating a Hug Booth. The space is provided by Chashama.
Heidi works by hand, using vintage handiworks to create wall-hangings and installations.
Visitors are welcome to see the process of creating works for upcoming projects and the ongoing Hug Booth.
Learn More www.heidihankaniemi.com
Born in Finland, Hankaniemi has a Critical Fine Art Practice Degree from Central Saint Martins in London UK. Based in Manhattan New York. Work is primarily Textile based and has been exhibited in Europe and in the US and featured in publications globally.
She took part in NYTM 2021 with an exhibition hosted by the Consulate of Finland, in NYTM 2022 partaking in Tectonic Textiles at Mana Contemporary (curated by Ragna Froda) and as a speaker for NYTM's Healing Textiles Seminar. She recently had a Solo exhibition/ Sewing performance at L'Space Gallery in Chelsea New York.