Exhibitions
Dotti Heimert
December 10, 2011 - January 29, 2012
Dotti Heimert attended the Moore Institute of Art in Philadelphia. Although she was classically trained, she quickly fell in love with modern art. Dotti enjoyed using unexpected materials in abstract ways to convey her ideas. As she said, “It’s got to be rusty.” Dotti’s friends would bring her gifts of rusted metal or strange wood shapes. The best find was always something culled from the landfill or the Crumpton Auction which she attended most Wednesdays.
From soft sculpture (fiber and paper), Dotti turned to assemblage, using architectural elements and found objects in her art. She had recently begun incorporating words, phrases and old photographs to convey her ideas in the mixed media assemblages for which she is best known.
Dotti was a purist and created her assemblage pieces without the addition of paint, cutting or any manipulation. She fabricated her work with materials as they were found. She believed that “a cigar is never just a cigar.”
Dotti and her husband Bert moved to Bellevue, MD, around 1990 where they renovated the old Bellevue Store. Dotti opened the Bellevue Store & Gallery where she exhibits her art as well as many local artists'. She enjoys collaborating with artist friends.