Heart House
Heart House
The heart is the universal symbol for human emotion, which is why notions of closeness and vulnerability are expressed through this trope. Anything or anyone we adore is often referred to as “close to the heart.” One’s home is the most intimate built space that can be experienced, and Heart House is an architectural and sculptural allegory for this feeling of belonging. Each space in the house is a metaphor for the different members of the human heart, reflecting their functions and roles in oxygenating and recharging blood. The connectivity between the rooms of the house and their circulation paths are also akin to the movement of a blood molecule through the oxygenation process. This network generates a labyrinth of unique spaces, with both private nooks and expansive moments.
The heart is the universal symbol for human emotion, which is why notions of closeness and vulnerability are expressed through this trope. Anything or anyone we adore is often referred to as “close to the heart.” One’s home is the most intimate built space that can be experienced, and Heart House is an architectural and sculptural allegory for this feeling of belonging. Each space in the house is a metaphor for the different members of the human heart, reflecting their functions and roles in oxygenating and recharging blood. The connectivity between the rooms of the house and their circulation paths are also akin to the movement of a blood molecule through the oxygenation process. This network generates a labyrinth of unique spaces, with both private nooks and expansive moments.
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Keerat Kaur is a Canadian artist of Sikh-Panjabi heritage and a background as a licensed architect (OAA). Her multidisciplinary practice spans painting, sculpture, writing, music, and architecture. Rooted in the written word, her work weaves narrative and symbolism to explore themes of nature and spirituality, drawing deeply from Indic philosophies. In 2022, she self-published Panjabi Garden, a nature-inspired, illustrated Panjabi language-learning book that brings together her love of design, illustration, and language.
Educated in French Immersion, she speaks Panjabi, French, and Hindi, and is currently studying the Shahmukhi script and the Braj language. She holds a BA from Western University (2012) and a Master of Architecture from the University of Toronto (2016), and continues to expand her practice through formal training in Indian Classical Music (Dhrupad and Khayaal) and traditional Pahari painting.
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Origin Story
vocal performance
at Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto
for "City Hall Live"
photography by Cassandra Rudolph
Virtual Studio
with Apple Inc.
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