In the Horseday project, Heil plays with the fluidity of identity by showing how human bodies transform into horses. This gives every- day objects and clothing a different meaning. People and horses are inherently connected in language; we wear ponytails and can be dark horses. Within her work, Heil questions the absurdity of daily interaction between man and animal and creates a new perspective of what we can ride. In the pictures, models can be seen riding chairs, each other and fantasy creatures. In this way, with, among others, her friends, ex-boyfriend, neighbours and students Heil creates a world of horses. The work evokes new behaviours, calls for intimacy, and shows how fantasy steps into reality.

Horsepower Elixir, 2023
This life elixir played with the idea that drinking could turn you into a horse. The elixir was distributed during the 'Horseday' exhibition at SECONDroom Antwerp.
Brewed by Liedeke Härschnitz
Designed by Marijn van der Leeuw