Heidi Lange

About Heidi Lange

Heidi Lange is a German-born artist raised in Solna, just outside Stockholm. After earning a university degree in linguistics and art history, she studied publishing design at Bergh's Reklamskola, then moved to Paris — where she was awarded a scholarship to study at Rome's Art Academy and eventually earned its highest honor, the Minerva Prize. Her awards also include the Golden Minerva, UNESCO, and UNEP prizes.

Lange is best known for her batik silkscreen prints — a technique inspired by Indonesian wax-resist dyeing, adapted with screen printing. She lived in Kenya for 30 years and established a production studio in East Africa, where many of her batik pieces are made today. She now divides her time between Sweden, Rome, and East Africa.

Her Work in This Collection

Framed silkscreen prints — her signature format. Subjects include "Sami & The Tent," "Santa Lucia Pageant," "Maypole," "Dala Horse & Family," "Viking Ship / Leif Eriksson," "Moose God Jul." Sizes from 11×14 up to 40×29 inches.

Framed batik artwork — batik is a wax-resist dyeing technique; Lange adapts it with silkscreen for layered color. Viking ship and Scandinavian-folk batiks are collection staples.

Kitchen linens — dishcloths (Girl with Dala Horse, Trolls), potholders (Moose), tea towels (Moose on Black, Dala Horses & Flowers on Light Blue), oven mitts (Sami Drawings, Colorful Moose).

Tabletop & accessories — melamine trays (Swedish Motifs, Sami Drawings), zipper-closure Swedish Motifs tote bag.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Heidi Lange live and work?

She divides her time between Sweden, Rome, and East Africa. Many of her batik pieces are made in her East Africa studio, where she lived for 30 years.

What is batik?

Batik is a traditional wax-resist dyeing technique on cloth — the Indonesian practice that inspired Lange's signature style. She combines batik with silkscreen printing for layered color.

Are the prints signed, numbered originals?

They're hand-pulled silkscreen prints on cloth, typically framed for hanging. Numbered edition status varies by piece; product pages specify.

What is the Minerva Prize?

The Minerva Prize is the highest honor awarded by Rome's Art Academy (Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma). Lange received it during her studies there and has since received additional awards including UNESCO and UNEP prizes.