Your Heart’s Blood: Intersections Of Art And Literature

Heather James Fine Art explores the intersection of Art and Literature through modern and contemporary art. For millennia, visual art and literature (including written and oral works) have mutually influenced one another, providing a fountain of inspiration from which either could draw. The selection in this exhibition specifically examine how artists have translated both the structure and substance of literature in the last 150 years.

The first interaction between art and literature is the transformation of actual narratives into visual illustrations. One of the most famous and influential artists in this field is N.C. Wyeth, who was widely sought after to depict popular novels and poems. N.C. Wyeth’s unique talent is in his ability to capture a narrative’s crucial moments, creating an image of deep drama and tension from just a few words. Patriarch of the Wyeth artistic dynasty, which includes his son Andrew and grandson Jamie, his influence touched future illustrators and artists. This exhibition shares how N.C. Wyeth’s paintings transcends a range of literature that spans novels, and poetry. For more on N.C. Wyeth, visit our exhibition, “Meeting Life: NC Wyeth and the Met Life Murals”.