Left brain & right brain. Sun & moon. Life & death.
Drawing, painting, digital, carving, crafting, photography, pottery, clothing, sculpture, multimedia…
Heathen Hyena Arts is a collective of creations that meld contrasting ideas into symbiosis. The goal is not to define, but let vision flow organically to and from any corner of creation and craft. The name Heathen Hyena is a prime example of this. Heathen conjures images of helmet-clad pagan warriors wielding cold steel, and northern nature-dwelling witches peacefully secluded in their remote forests. Hyena, on the other hand, seems to be a world away in its hot arid territories of Africa and Asia. So why Hyenas? Surely an animal more relevant to our idea of Heathens could be chosen to represent the wildlife aspect of HHA? The Hyena symbolizes more than just “animals”. This is an astounding creature, with incredibly powerful capabilities, that often gets a bad wrap despite its intelligence and charm. The Hyena reminds us to look beneath the gritty surface of our natural world to find beauty and uniqueness. It is by doing this that we keep curiosity and wonder alive.
The merriment of these images, Heathen and Hyena, is the first step in delving into the minds of the creators of Heathen Hyena Arts.
About the Artists
Rina has spent her whole life as, first and foremost, an artist. After considering a sole career as an artist, she realized that something born of passion should remain inspired by passion. Now working as an X-Ray Technologist, her inspiration from anatomy and science is ever-present. Still, there was something missing. As someone that feels more closely connected to nature and wildlife than mankind, her artwork often blends the worlds of science, wildlife, and the mysticism surrounding us all.
More featured artists coming soon!