Heather Millar

Fine Artist & Photographer

My name’s Heather! I’m a 2019 Fine Art & Philosophy graduate, based in Fife Scotland.

My most recent completed body of work Devila explores territories of the uncanny, folklore and the occult  as well as taking influence from local, historical witch trials. My practice lies somewhere between  performance and photography as I am both author and subject of my photographs. Using imagery of the  female body in woodland landscapes along with the creation of a haunting atmosphere, I aim to give the  suggestion that a story is being told.

Biography | Heather Millar (b.1997) is a Scottish, contemporary fine artist and photographer. Graduating with a BA (Upper Second-Class Honours) in Fine Art & Philosophy from DJCAD, Dundee. Her art practice is primarily focused on exploring territories of the uncanny, folklore and of the occult, using the visual language of symbolism and surrealism. Lying somewhere between photographer and performer, she is both subject and author of her photographs. The female body features heavily in her work, usually seen in natural or woodland landscapes. She features the creation of otherworldly realms alongside the production of haunting atmospheres to allude to the idea that a story is being told. Inspired by mythology, romanticism and all things supernatural, she enjoys blurring the lines between photography and painting. Heather now lives and works in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland.                     

Education |           2015-2019

Duncan of Jordanston College of Art and Design, BA (Upper Second-Class Honours) Fine Art & Philosophy

Exhibitions  |        2020

                               Devila, Paranormal Activity, OnFife online exhibition 

2019

Devilla, Degree Show, Cooper Gallery Dundee

Members Showcase, Generator Projects Dundee

2018

Proof Prints, Room 601 DJCAD Dundee

Members Showcase, Generator Projects Dundee

DESK//ART, DJCAD Reception Dundee

CONTEMPLATO, DJCAD Reception Dundee

2017

Members Showcase, Generator Projects Dundee

Workshops  |        DJCAD Photographic Darkrooms

                               DJCAD Woodwork studios

                               DJCAD printmaking studios

Collections  |        2015

Richard DeMarco Private Collections, Summerhall Edinburgh