Paul Heiner, TWH 2022 Poetry Teaching Assistant

Paul Heiner (boschjones) is a multiform artist whose work spans several disciplines, various media, & a variegated spectrum of cultural registers. Born on April 21st, 1968 in Plattsburgh, NY, they hold a BA in Literature & Studio Art from Oberlin College, & an MFA in Poetry from Columbia University. An askesis employed across disciplines & creative pursuits, combining literature, academe (anti, too), music, acting & staging of theatrical events & visual art presentations, the foundation is drawing, & bosch engages with traditional techniques & materials along with more experimental approaches & supplies— abstract, comprising figuration & in places an element of realism &/or narrative that invites a readability. Ultimately, writing is long become a quotidian imperative & practice. The magic inherent to a space or place wherein art is the presiding passion of import & interest, inviting collaboration with pieces continually evolving & potentially ever-changing. Poems & writings have appeared in The Paris Review, La Presa, SoFloPoJo, The New Guard & elsewhere. A proud denizen of The Writer’s Hotel, occasionally charismatic purveyor of Visual Works & Artbooks. Theatrical exploits are ongoing, in various venues along the Southeastern Florida Coast.

Self portrait by Paul Heiner.