Meet Heidi
Heidi is an emerging artist based in Seattle, WA, focused on creating abstract art with her signature blend of plaster and mixed media. Her works express a spiritual journey of wrestling, exploration, contemplation, and action through the use of color, texture, and dimension. Heidi invites viewers to explore her inner world, believing in the power of art to bridge the gap between the head and the heart, between knowledge and embodiment, and to communicate the imago Dei in ourselves and others. Because of the profound role art has played in her own life, she hopes that both her work and the viewer's encounter with art overall will help deepen their relationship with themselves, others, and the Divine.
In addition to her artistic practice, Heidi is a grad student at The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, where she is working towards her Master’s in Theology, Culture, and Art. With her diverse expertise, she is an abstract plaster artist, an old-world European furniture finish expert, and a certified facilitator in the Literacy of Spirituality and Practice. Her creative and spiritual pursuits converge in her deep passion for helping others connect more authentically to themselves, to others, and to the Divine through art-making, contemplative practices, and spiritual exploration.
Heidi’s journey as an artist began in 2014 after a long career in the corporate sector and a health crisis involving both her and her son. This wake-up call inspired her to pick up a paintbrush and finally pursue her passion. Drawing from her emotional pain and triumph, Heidi uses plaster as her core medium, bringing movement, color, and texture to her canvases to create abstract stories that reflect her personal experiences. As an artist in residence with Amy Howard and through time spent learning old-world techniques in Italy with master artisan Alison Wooley, Heidi brings a unique blend of traditional and contemporary methods to her work, with the hope of creating meaning, compassion, and connection for those who encounter her art.
Why “Sanctuary and Table”?
The name Sanctuary and Table reflects my deep desire to create a space that honors and nurtures the spiritual journeys of all who seek it. The word Sanctuary was chosen to evoke the sense of a sacred, safe place, set apart from the distractions and demands of the ordinary world. In religious tradition, sanctuaries were often natural spaces—groves or hills—where the divine was especially present, and later extended to include man-made spaces that provide refuge and protection. I believe that art-making and contemplative practices have the power to create such sanctuaries, offering weary souls a space to find rest and connection with the Divine. Here, we find protection not just from the physical world but also from the noise that often drowns out our inner voices.
The second part of the name, Table, invites a deeper understanding of community and belonging. It's not about food, though it could certainly include that, but rather a metaphor for a place of invitation and peace—Shalom—where all are welcome to come, be heard, and explore their spirituality in a safe and loving environment. It’s a place to express and reflect upon our relationship with the Divine, our innermost selves, and one another. I hope that Sanctuary and Table will be a space where people can experience peace and connection through creative practices, opening pathways to healing, growth, and deeper spiritual exploration.
Currently, Sanctuary and Table offers both in-person and online events and retreats, and as I continue my studies, I am looking forward to offering art and spirituality pilgrimages, as well as online content, small group curriculum, and special events in the near future. Through this work, I envision a community where art and contemplative practices help facilitate an ongoing journey of spiritual discovery and transformation for all.