In Manteo, you meet all sorts of interesting people. Its seaside setting attracts people who love the water; its cultural setting appeals to people who love theater and music; its historic setting brings people who appreciate heritage and architecture. All of these elements together attract the artist.
This week we had the pleasure of meeting artist Heidi Martin Kuster and her family. She and her husband, Jeff, were in town enjoying the New World Festival of the Arts, while their sons, Sam and William, participated in the Roanoke Island Sailing School.
Heidi finds her inspiration in the land, in the geological passage of time, in rocks, in rivers. She said, “Each rock I pick up holds evidence of our constantly transitioning planet. The idea that I can access traces of life from millions of years ago, buy simply examining a pebble is thrilling and humbling. These ancient marks are the foundation of my compositions.”
Heidi shared a work in progress, three pieces on hand-made paper using a wash process of the ripples of water on a lake. Organic. Colorful. Soothing.
Heidi and family live in Paris for part of the year. Her work is displayed in galleries in Chicago, Barcelona and Paris. They spent their summer on the Outer Banks. Visit www.heidimartinkuster.com.
