Heather Kanazawa’s paintings are deeply rooted in the vivid recollections of her experiences in nature. She is particularly drawn to the sharp contrasts found in the natural world such as the cool, crisp blues cutting through forested landscapes or the ripples on a springtime pond. For Kanazawa, these memories are not just fleeting thoughts; they are meticulously cataloged and explored through her creative process, which serves as a bridge between recollection and artistic expression. Kanazawa’s artwork is an exploration of memory and place, expressed primarily through abstraction. She believes that memories often exist as fragments rather than as detailed narratives. 

Heather Kanazawa earned her BFA in 2007 and her MA in Art Education in 2011 from Edinboro University. Her recent exhibitions include Glass Growers Gallery in Erie, PA, Crary Art Gallery in Warren, PA, and the Wellsville Creative Arts Center in Wellsville, NY. She creates her paintings out of her studios located in Edinboro and New Castle Pennsylvania.