Heather René Dunaway

Position: Visual Artist
Categories: Commission, Jewelry, Painter, Textiles

I am a Mixed media artist utilizing recycled, found, nostalgic materials such as textiles, paper, and my own original artworks. I also often work with Polaroids 600. I take commissions, teach classes and do live painting.

I am based in Augusta, GA and see my works as a personal exploration into ancestry, the cosmos and the shared human experience. In recent works I am exploring the passing down of genetic predispositions and possessions as they relate to the great recycling seen in the universe. I have had works showcased throughout the CSRA in many solo and group exhibitions.

Recent projects and exhibitions include:

  • October 2023; curated, organized and participated in the 7th Annual October Spooktacular at Le Chat Noir in Augusta, GA
  • September 2023; Work selected for the Book on a Box exhibit at the Book Tavern, Augusta, GA
  • July 2023; curated, organized and participated in the Art of the Rings, Fellowship of the Art Show at Le Chat Noir, Augusta, GA
  • April 2023; selected as a competition artist for Artfields in Lake City, SC
  • March 2023; Work selected for the WetPaint Party and Art Sale in Augusta, GA
  • March 2023; Works selected for GRL PWR group exhibition in the City Gallery, Augusta, GA
  • October 2022: curated and participated in the Lucky 13 group exhibition at Le Chat Noir
  • October 2022; curated and participated in the 6th Annual October Spooktacular at Augusta & CO. Gallery
  • July 2022; Featured artist in Treasure Inland showcase at Augusta & CO. Gallery
  • December 2021; was selected by juror Shai Perry to be featured in Westobou’s Seeds exhibition, Augusta, GA.
  • December 2021; was featured in the Moving Windows group exhibition at Jessye Norman School of Art in Augusta, GA
  • October 2021; Organized, curated and participated in The 5th Annual October Spooktacular arts showcase and market at New Moon Café in Augusta, GA
  • August 2021; Generations, a solo exhibition of new works at 4P Studios in Martinez, GA.
  • June 2021; Anime On My Mind, was featured and curated at anime fan art show at 600 Broad Gallery in Augusta, GA.
  • May 2021: May The Fourth Be With You, organized and was featured in Star Wars themed art group exhibition at 600 Broad Gallery in Augusta, GA
  • March 2021; Selected by curator, Jacob Boland, for JNSA Window Project. Created diptych works to be displayed as a temporary window mural as well as a group exhibition.
  • October 2020; Organized and participated in the Art Market Masquerade at 4P Studios, Martinez, GA