Sally Heller

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Sally Heller
Born
Sally Heller

1956 (age 6566)
New Orleans, Louisiana, US
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin, Virginia Commonwealth University
Known forpainting, collage, installation
Website sallyheller.com

Sally Heller (born 1956) is an American artist. She uses everyday materials to make large installations that are often site-specific. [1] [2]

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