The Artist.
Parker Heath
Interdisciplinary Artist.
Founder, Creative Artist + Designer of PAR KER made
Parker Heath is a San Diego based interdisciplinary artist creating work in a variety of media such as painting, ceramics, textiles, and home accessories.
Parker received his Studio Arts BFA in 2022 from San Diego State University.
The width of his multi-media work symbiotically allows him discover and examine how the roles of functionality, materiality, and conformity co-exist in contemporary life.
Amongst these different practices, Parker has developed his signature artistic approach, of which his final pieces embody modern aesthetics while invoking a bohemian, primitive style.
Aside from Parker’s work as an artist and small business owner, he is also a professional Freestyle BMX rider, Actor & Model.
WHERE TO FIND & ON VIEW
FOUND STUDIO | Birdrock, La Jolla
PALM PALM Art Advisory | Solana Beach, CA
OLYMPIA CLUB Gallery | Santa Monica, CA
Little Italy Mercato | Little Italy, San Diego, CA | 1st & 3rd Saturdays, Home Decor & Lifestyle Products Only
ARTIST STATEMENT
“I’ve always been drawn to works of art that have an immediacy of reference to the handmade gesture.
Each of these pieces are inspired from an aesthetic world view approach, that I call “Modern Primitive” — A practice of creating work in which the pieces themselves are an ongoing study and spiritual exploration of blending contemporary art & design elements, with primal influences.
The sporadic and spontaneous nature that is associated with a “scribble” or “squiggle” , is something that I find as a direct relation to how I live my life.
At times lost in a complicated, tangled mess, only to find that slow, conscious, methodical movements will help you find your direction.
Occasionally, untraditional materials like coffee, aspects inspired by “Art-Brut”, and organic design elements that resemble mid-century modern aesthetics, are also worked into my compositions.
Each piece’s final result comes from trusting innate instinct, accessing a childlike spirit, emphasizing simplicity, rawness, a connection to nature, and most importantly— honoring the beauty of imperfection as a testament to the human touch.”
The Brand.
PAR KER made is a San Diego based lifestyle brand that focuses on hand crafted functional art collections for home & living. Founded in 2021 by Creative Artist + Designer, Parker Heath, our brand’s mission is to empower our customers to embrace self expression, while bringing excitement to the experience of using functional art.
Sustainability is one of our core values. We only produce with ethically sourced materials and everything we design is made here in the USA.
BMXer. Traveler. Actor. Model. Artist. Designer.
While approaching the final year of my Studio Arts degree from San Diego State University, focusing on Ceramics and 2-D design, putting my work out into the world was more than just a daunting task … it was terrifying!
But!
Knowing it was time to put my “big boy pants” on, once and for all, and get myself ready for the professional world, I quickly motivated myself to start what is now PAR KER made.
Driven to share love, joy, and excitement with others through art is something I’ve always been passionate about and was the driving force behind launching PAR KER made.
All the art you see on here is created and managed out of my garage studio based in San Diego, California
I hope it brings you joy
.. LIFE OUTSIDE OF THE BRAND ..
A big part of my passion as an artist is definitely rooted in the creative self-expressive environment I grew up in (and still currently in) as a freestyle BMX rider in Southern California. Having chances to compete professionally in locations around the world has broadened my perspective on life and enabled me to have a 360 degree approach to self expression on and off the bike.
Having had the opportunities to compete as a professional rider in some of the biggest competitions around the world such as Simple Session & the Vans BMX Pro Cup, my love for travel and exploration has grown to be just as exciting as my love for riding. Interacting and experiencing the various landscapes and cultures of places like Spain, Australia, Germany, and Chile, (just to name a few) have shaped my approach to the art I like to create.
Outside of making art, running a small business, and competing as a Pro BMXer, I also work part time as an agency signed Model in LA.
I’ve had the pleasure to work on numerous commercial, editorial, and fashion type shoots in Southern California, as well as been hired to work on campaigns for brands like, GARMIN, MeUndies, SkinnyDipp’d, Disney, and Samsung.
My roots in the world of creative self-expression began with photography in highschool & community college. Having exposure to being in front of the camera with my BMX riding, and simultaneously being behind the camera for school, I think was something that shaped my perspective about having an interest in working in the male modeling world.
If you're interested in learning more and keeping up to date with all that I’ve got goin’ on, check out and follow me on both my instagrams! :
@parkerheath_
@parkermade_
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-- PS -- The "PAR KER" name came from a clever idea for labeling my projects in an undergrad art class so they wouldn’t get lost.
