Heidi Lanino

This piece is part of a series of works that are made intuitively using paper, folded to create a portrait of the female, portraying both strength and vulnerability in their various forms. These Folded Females explore the process of folding and unfolding oneself in response to each moment of the female lived experience. Four Women reflects upon the female experience, reproductive rights, women’s rights, the Me-Too movement, supporting woman of color, sharing a mutual bond, our history, and personal stories. We are not alone.

Heidi Lanino was born in New York and raised on the south shore of Long Island. As one of four recipients of a full-tuition merit scholarship, Lanino studied drawing and painting at Pratt Institute. For several years she worked as an art director for L’Oréal. She is also a passionate educator of the arts, who understands the importance of bringing art and the creative process to young people and the community at large.

Website: https://www.heidilanino.com
Instagram: @heidilanino