Members Show and Spotlight: Wayne Niemi

Heights Arts takes pride, not only in the arts programs they offer, but in the exceptional community comprised of their volunteers, staff, board, patrons and members. During Members Show, opening on June 17th and running until August 14th, artist and non-artist members alike join forces in an exhibition proudly representing a community who cares. 38 members submitted work and all 38 works will be displayed, offering a diverse exhibition that embodies a rich and persevering collective identity.

Heights Arts’ Spotlight artist, Wayne Niemi is a sculptor, painter and mixed media artist trained and educated in Ohio. His artistic expression represents a journey from the mind to the finished composition. Each journey represents a unique and separate experience and emotional relationship that is put on display for all to see and consider. The use of materials and techniques are the keys to his unique artwork. Materials may be new, distressed or hand made. It would not be unusual to find rusted metal, stones and lace combined with a sculpted item in a single work. His work focuses on emotion and expression in both realistic and abstract forms. Thus, it would not be unusual to find the mixing of materials, techniques and forms all in a single piece. After viewers have had a chance to experience his work, Wayne would like the viewers to walk away with this visual experience deeply embedded into their memories so that they are able to frequently recall and revisit for any reason.