Benefits by Liina Heikkinen

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Benefits 

12” x 12”

Fabric, Yarn, Copper, & Enamel

In Collaboration with Kirsten James, Civil Engineer with Hey and Associates, Inc.

The idea behind this piece is the hope and results of water restoration work. After having seen project sites and given an idea of the before and after, I used the positive outcomes to put forth the idea of hope and change into my work. Each enamel piece shows either imagery directly related to the restorative work, or an example of the wildlife and how it has benefited from the intervention and change brought upon it. Materials used included enamel, which I felt necessary due to the need for color in this particular piece. A fabric background seemed fitting to display the metal, and helps in the display.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Liina Heikkinen 

University of Wisconsin – Whitewater

ABOUT THE WATER PARTNER

Kirsten James

Civil Engineer with Hey and Associates, Inc.

MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH SUPPORT FROM