Loren Heer

Loren Heer is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans painting, mixed media, and installation. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Heer’s work is deeply influenced by the region’s misty landscapes and the interplay between natural and built environments. Drawing from their background in environmental studies, Heer explores themes of ecological change, memory, and the subtly shifting boundaries between human and non-human worlds.

Their pieces often incorporate found objects, layered pigments, and experimental textures, synthesizing organic forms with abstract patterns. Heer’s exhibitions have been featured in both solo and group shows at galleries such as Riverview Contemporary and Urban Field House, and their work has been included in public art projects throughout Seattle and Portland. In addition to their studio practice, Heer is committed to community engagement, leading workshops for youth and organizing nature-based art walks.

Their art, which has been recognized in local residencies and publications, invites viewers to contemplate the fragility and resilience of the environment while celebrating the poetics of transformation.