Kalena Hynes, a visual artist and ceramicist based in Heidelberg, channels her unique perspective as a neurodiverse individual with Autism into her art. Despite facing sensory barriers in everyday interactions, Kalena brings her universal perspective into multidisciplinary art and craft experiences. Influenced by the beauty of nature and Hawaiian lomilomi massage, her work seeks to restore balance and harmony, providing viewers with a therapeutic experience. Kalena lives with her daughter and their cat, Silky, in a cozy home filled with indoor plants and a small garden. They both enjoy cooking and sharing nourishing meals. This warm and creative home life influences Kalena's approach to her art and workshops. Through her art, Kalena aims to inspire joy and insight, promoting healing, nurturing, and well-being for all who encounter it or participate in her various offerings.

Kalena’s Rest & Restore Practice

• A swim in fresh or salt water, especially in beautiful, natural settings

• She enjoy’s spending a day cooking with seasonal ingredients, letting the produce inspire what I prepare. A day here and there amidst the business to just devote a day to nourishment really soothes

• Massages and bodywork like lomilomi, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and osteopathy help her stay balanced and nurture the nervous system

• A simple daily, breath centred yoga practice

• Hand building with clay helps her connect with nature and find peace. it is deeply relaxing and pleasurable