Artist's Statement
by Heidi Hammel
My work reflects my twin commitments to creating beauty that serves
a useful purpose in daily life and judiciously using the planet’s
resources. I make one-of-a-kind wearable art, using reclaimed
clothing in natural fibers, polar fleece and samples of fine
interior design fabrics. Using my own patterns in styles ranging
from elegant to whimsical, I sew handbags, hats and mittens. I
embellish each piece with handmade flowers, hand-stitching, beads,
parts of jewelry, vintage buttons, the majority of which are also
reclaimed. Each item becomes a unique piece of functional art.
