“Hailed as a feminist heroine for her witty take on a situation familiar to many women.”
-Telegraph Stella Magazine

“SUZANNE HEINTZ’s (B. 1965 Yonkers, New York) work, described as equal parts photography and theater, makes her an unusual Artist. Though trained in Writing, Communication, Painting, Design as well as Photography, the chosen mediums for her personal work are Photography, and Video. Her professional experience as an Art Director for Television has a strong influence on how she works artistically. It taught her that to make an impact, it’s essential to connect with your audience. Since her work is intended for everyone, not exclusively the art educated, she uses mediums that have the most universal appeal. Taboo to most in the art world, humor is her third and most important medium. At the risk of being perceived as a form of “Artertainment,” Heintz employs satire because she feels that it is crucial to the digestion of what might be perceived as a bitter pill – social criticism.
Growing up in New York was more influential than any of her education. Not only was she surrounded by a multitude of cultural influences, but she also was around larger-than-life Characters, in which the Projection of Self was the name of the game. Having been raised in the Mormon Church also made a lasting impression. It provided her first experience in the idealization of family, and the glorification of the role of women as Mother and Homemaker. If you connect these dots, an image of her work can be seen.
These influences have come together in shaping the focus of her subject matter. The external pressures of culture, and the internal pressures we place on ourselves to fit into the expectations of that culture, built up over time, until she decided to do something about it. In order to confront it, she felt she had to satirize the idea of Conformity to a universally accepted script for success, marriage and children, and the outward projection of the image of Perfection. This has been a primary focus of her work for nearly 20 years. Previously, her subject matter dealt with related issues on being human, and struggle with self.”
- June 16, 2014 – Denver, Colorado, USA: American Conceptual Photographer, Suzanne Heintz, poses for a self portrait as she steals a private moment with her imitation husband after a satirical renewal of the vows ceremony. Part of her 14 year photo series, LIFE ONCE REMOVED, in which Heintz satirizes the image of a “Perfect Life.” She uses humor to comment on mid-20th Century societal expectations still present for women of a “Certain Age” to marry and have children. She recreates all aspects of family life with her store bought husband and daughter, featuring them in scenes of blissful domestic life in and outside of the home, traditional holidays, and idyllic family vacations. (Suzanne Heintz / Polaris)
- June 16, 2014 – Denver, Colorado, USA: For her upcoming documentary film, PLAYING HOUSE, Conceptual Photographer, Suzanne Heintz, walks the recessional with her imitation husband after a satirical renewal of the vows ceremony.
- December 4, 2015 – New York, NY, USA: For her annual holiday photo greeting, American Conceptual Photographer, Suzanne Heintz, photographs herself with her store-bought family. It is the single girl’s answer to the popular family photo greeting card. Part of her 15 year photo series, LIFE ONCE REMOVED, in which Heintz satirizes the image of a “Perfect Life.” She uses humor to challenge the mid-20th Century societal expectations still present for women of a “Certain Age” to marry and have children. She recreates all aspects of family life with her immitation husband and daughter, featuring them in scenes of blissful domestic life in and outside of the home, traditional holidays, and idyllic family vacations. (Suzanne Heintz / Polaris)
- June 10, 2013 – Jardin des Tuileries, Paris, Ile de France, France: Conceptual Photographer, Suzanne Heintz, spends a leisurely afternoon in the park with her immitation family on Holiday. Part of her 14 year self-portrait photo series, LIFE ONCE REMOVED, in which Heintz satirizes the Image of a “Perfect Life.” She uses humor to comment on mid-20th Century societal expectations still present for women of a “Certain Age” to marry and have children. She recreates all aspects of family life with her store bought husband and daughter, featuring them in scenes of blissful domestic life in and outside of the home, traditional holidays, and idyllic family vacations. Next, she points her satirical lens at the process of Matrimony as she stages a “renewal of the vows” with her manufactured man for her upcoming documentary film, PLAYING HOUSE. (Suzanne Heintz / Polaris)
- Dec 11, 2016 – Denver, Colorado, USA: In a national moment of crisis, American Conceptual Photographer, Suzanne Heintz looks to God through a hole in her Roof. It is the single girl’s answer to the popular family photo greeting card. Part of her 16 year self-portrait photo series, LIFE ONCE REMOVED, in which Heintz satirizes the image of a “Perfect Life.” She uses humor to comment on mid-20th Century societal expectations still present for women of a “Certain Age” to marry and have children. She recreates all aspects of family life with her store bought husband and daughter, featuring them in scenes of blissful domestic life in and outside of the home, traditional holidays, and idyllic family vacations. (©2016 Suzanne Heintz)
- December 14, 2014 – Denver, Colorado, USA: For her annual holiday photo greeting, American Conceptual Photographer, Suzanne Heintz, photographs herself with her store-bought family, ironically catching themselves on display in a shop window. It is the single girl’s answer to the popular family photo greeting card. Part of her 14 year photo series, LIFE ONCE REMOVED, in which Heintz satirizes the image of a “Perfect Life.” She uses humor to challenge the mid-20th Century societal expectations still present for women of a “Certain Age” to marry and have children. She recreates all aspects of family life with her immitation husband and daughter, featuring them in scenes of blissful domestic life in and outside of the home, traditional holidays, and idyllic family vacations. (Suzanne Heintz / Polaris)
- Aug 16, 2015 – Denver, CO: Conceptual Photographer, Suzanne Heintz, beams with pride beside her imitation husband and daughter in an American Pasture. Part of her 14 year self-portrait photo series, LIFE ONCE REMOVED, in which Heintz satirizes the image of a “Perfect Life.” She uses humor to comment on mid-20th Century societal expectations still present for women of a “Certain Age” to marry and have children. She recreates all aspects of family life with her store bought family, featuring them in scenes of blissful domestic life in and outside of the home, traditional holidays, and idyllic family vacations. (Suzanne Heintz / Polaris)
- Jan 30, 2016 – Denver, Colorado, USA: Conceptual Photographer, Suzanne Heintz, gets a cold chill up her spine shopping with her imitation family, as she senses Japanese Comedian, Asako Ito, staring her way.
UNIQUE 1 NIGHT EVENT
Limited Preview to the Full Exhibition in Gouda, NL with @suzanneheintz in ANTWERP.
TUESDAY, MAY 31st 2022
Doors: 19.30 hr
Lecture starts at 20.00 hr
Meet & Greet with drinks offered by the Gallery at 21.00 hr.