HEIDI
PHELPS
“Through this body of work, I aim to offer a subtle commentary on the persistent undervaluation of "women's work" throughout history.”
Spark, 2023
30” x 30”, Acrylic on Canvas. $800, purchase here
Wonder, 2023
30” x 30”, Acrylic on canvas
$800, purchase here
Bloom, 2023 30” x 30”, Acrylic on canvas $825, purchase here
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DC’S FIRST UKRAINIAN CAFE.
D’Light Cafe is DC’s first Ukrainian cafe! Their team provides a delightful menu that features European breakfast and brunch with French pastries. They also have delicious toasts topped with eggs as you like them and your choice of a protein, including gravlax and halloumi cheese; a selection of avocado toasts; pancakes and waffles; shakshuka; and a few types of Benedicts.
FROM THE ARTIST
My artistic journey revolves around exploring women of life and lore. I find fascination in uncovering the enchantment within everyday moments and the enduring truths embedded in myths and legends.
Utilizing mediums such as painting, screen printing, and mixed media, I immerse myself in a delicate dance between black and white, occasionally punctuated by vivid bursts of color. While my art may exude a surface-level simplicity, it conceals a depth that requires meticulous attention to detail, from the interplay of positive and negative space to intricate linework and intentional composition.
The collection I'm submitting to AdMo Art Walk is entitled "You Are Magic," and is a testament to the mystical essence I seek to capture in my work. Among its pieces is a portrait of Hecate, the goddess of witchcraft, embodying the power and mystery of femininity throughout history. Additionally, the collection features a 3-part portrait series depicting a woman's journey of self-discovery and empowerment as she unlocks her own magical abilities. Through this body of work, I aim to offer a subtle commentary on the persistent undervaluation of "women's work" throughout history. By portraying women in diverse roles and contexts, I strive to shed light on their essential, yet often overlooked, contributions to life, community, and the human experience.
ABOUT HEIDI PHELPS
Heidi Phelps is a fine artist, illustrator, and storyteller in Washington, DC. From drawing and screen printing women-centered narratives from life and lore, to reading Goodnight Moon to her toddler for the millionth time, she firmly believes in the power of a good, compelling story to connect with audiences in meaningful ways.
Her diverse list of artistic influences include Aubrey Beardsley, Erté and Edward Gorey, Victorian-era mourning costumes and memento mori, vintage sewing patterns, stark and stylized illustrators and graphic designers from the 1950s and 1960s (Andy Warhol, Marimekko, M. Sasek, Paul Rand), Grimm’s fairy tales, Salvador Dali’s Alice in Wonderland sketches, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Frida Kahlo and Marjane Satrapi.
Heidi’s illustrations have been archived by the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C., and published worldwide by Rockpool Publishing, in partnership with Simon & Schuster. When she’s not drawing (and often when she is), Heidi is spending time with her husband, Erdem; their daughter, Leyla; and her two cats, Daisy and Eddie. Her favorite cities in the world are Paris and Istanbul.