Kiersten Heitmann

My fiber art is inspired by the quiet poetry of natural materials and the beauty found in things that have lived a previous life. I gravitate toward textures that feel grounded and real—reclaimed textiles, hand-dyed fibers, organic threads, and fragments of fabric gathered from her travels. Each piece is built slowly, layer by layer, blending color, texture, and pattern into something that feels both tactile and soulful. My work reflects my belief that materials carry stories, and that art can give those stories a second, more luminous life.