Heather Duffy (b. 1983, Houston, TX) is an American artist whose work examines access, tension, and digital connection through the lens of reproduction. Drawing from her own experiences with fertility treatment, recurrent pregnancy loss, and motherhood, Duffy creates bright, emotionally charged paintings that explore the complex, often-invisible pursuit of pregnancy.

Her recent Cycle Day series features figures attempting balance alongside portraits that spotlight the rituals, coded language, toxic positivity, and fragile sense of community that shape contemporary fertility experiences.

Originally from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Duffy lives and works in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She earned her MFA in Painting from Kendall College of Art and Design in 2012 and has exhibited nationally and regionally. In addition to her studio practice, Duffy has worked extensively in the nonprofit arts sector, including roles as Curator at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, exhibitions manager at ArtPrize, and as an independent curator for nearly twenty years. Please reach out via the contact form to connect or collaborate.