Maria Heo is a Vancouver based textile artist whose instinct for pigments and textures is poignantly reflected in her work.
She was born and raised on a beautiful subtropical island, off of the Southernmost coast of South Korea. There, she drew inspiration from the lush natural landscape.
She completed her Fine Arts Undergraduate Degree in Oil Painting and continued on with Textile Art for her Masters.
When she crossed over to Canada in 2000, she was pleasantly reminded of her island’s rich, vibrant colours; the deep greens of forests, striking blues of lakes and far-reaching oceans. It was then her mixed media took its tangible shape. Galvanised by her exposure to nature’s best offerings, she has since created dozens of unforgettable collections. Her current Nature Collection boasts dynamic textures as well as ambrosial colours of B.C. Her work coalesces both Eastern and Western influences.
She is an active member of Korean Artist Association and her art shows are on-going at 1000 Parker Street Studio. She also teaches various forms of art at different studios in Vancouver.
Recently, she has introduced jewellery as well as other textile accessories to her work. She plans on expanding her collection to other aesthetic pieces for home, fashion, and even beauty.
