Heather Straka | Tennis Racket Man, 2022

About Heather Straka Heather Straka's insightful explorations into perceptions of socio-political and cultural lives have created a significant body of compelling and controversial painting work. Straka demonstrates technical control of her medium and coupled with a finely modulated handling of her contentious subject matter, she deftly questions tradition, challenges the politically correct, and subvert expectations. While Straka has caused some outrage in New Zealand with her challenging work, she engages with such debate as a meaningful part of her practice.