Private Collection, Wanganui

Heather Straka’s insightful explorations through her different approaches in the dual mediums of paint and film, have created a significant body of compelling and often controversial work. Straka demonstrates technical control of her medium, coupled with a finely modulated handling of her contentious subject matter. She deftly questions traditions and challenges the politically correct.
The Honeytrap paintings, as seen in the painting included in this sale, are direct, intimate and sensual. Befitting the bare backs and cameo-like oval format of the paintings. The feel is restrained, almost Victorian, but Straka is in her element relishing her (painterly) powers of suggestion.

EXHIBITED PAGE Gallery, Wellington