"At nineteen, Heck began her study of painting. It was, she says, a fairly traditional experience, moving from still life to life drawing. By her third year in art school, she deduced that she wouldn't be able to paint everything she imagined. With that in mind, she started making costumes to use in performances. She took up photography as well. All of these different disciplines come together in her practice and keeps her from becoming too isolated in her work."
"She says bluntly, "Painting can take up to two months and I want to make sure that I don't paint an asshole." The model selection process is different each time. Sometimes, she's so fascinated by certain people that she will specifically want to paint them. Other times, she has an idea and will think about who is the best person for the role."
Heck repeatedly stages dinner-table scenes populated by friends and fantastical figures, including humans, an anthropomorphic caterpillar, a robot, a dog, and a fish in a glass. She began studying painting at nineteen and progressed from still life to life drawing, later expanding into costume-making, performance, and photography when she realized she could not paint everything she imagined. Those disciplines combine to form a collaborative practice that offsets the loneliness of painting. Friends often model for her work; model selection ranges from fascination-driven choices to role-driven casting. Film projects are autobiographical and incorporate scenes and dialogue conceived from personal experience.
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