Eric Heist

Multimedia artist and co-founder of the alternative arts organization Momenta Art, Eric Heist explores the complexities of the relationship between the individual and the group. Investigating social politics, feminism, post-colonialism, cultural critique and critical race and class analysis, Momenta Art began as an exhibition space in Philadelphia in 1986. Founded by Heist along with artists Donna Czapiga, James Mills, Christina LaSala, and Timothy Aubry, the space relocated to New York in 1990, where it remains a presence of art making and cultural critique. Heist’s work is deeply connected to these ideas, often using cultural and historical reference to explore the dynamics of community and complex support systems.

In addition to his work as the Director of Momenta Art, Heist has had shows at Schroeder Romero, Brooklyn, NY, Leslie Heller Gallery, New York, Invisible-Exports, New York, Islip Art Museum, East Islip, New York, and Brooklyn Museum of Art, Brooklyn, NY.