We use names not only to identify individuals, but to describe them.

Why are you named/called what you are? Do you know what 2nd choice was?

How popular/common is your name? >> Social Security site

Throughout history, names have brought certain connotations to our everyday language. Take for instance Caesar, Judas, Kafka, Tiffany, or Warhol. These people have influenced states of being - far beyond their individualism, creating a following of people that can be associated with their names.

People are motivated and characterized by the names they are associated with. Desire to wear brand name clothing, often with the designers name explicitly visible is an everyday example.

I-am-a-Heather is an art showcase composed of artwork by and about people with the first name Heather. It intends to explore the social and psychological relevance and connotations of names. By observing artwork by Heathers from varying social and geographical climates, everyone is invited to consider the importance and impact of their own first name. Whether you are a Brian or Olivia, I-am-a-Heather speaks to you on a first name basis.