Representational Realism by Heda Matiejunas: Art Show Reception

Heda Matiejunas was born and raised in the former Czechoslovakia. She sees painting as a meditation of the mind and soul. “I want to express humanity, passion, and the wonderful facets of our existence…we lose ourselves in the things we love, and we find our innermost yearnings there as well,” she writes.

Heda graduated from the competitive Industrial School for Art Design in Kosice, Czechoslovakia and then worked as a graphic design artist. She immigrated to the United States in 1995 and set about learning English. In 2004, while working full-time as a caretaker for the elderly in the private sector, Heda earned a certificate in print media and prepress and began drawing portraits, focusing on the spirit and personality of each person. She has studied painting with a number of different artists.

Heda works primarily with pencil and oils and continues to learn naturalism in oil. Her subject matter is varied and includes landscapes, portraits, florals and animals. She reflects humanity and passion in her work, with a goal of capturing rich, rewarding and flamboyant colors.

The art on display is for sale, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the library.

The opening reception is sponsored by Friends of the Library.  Everyone is invited to attend.