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I'm Hannah, an oil painter living and working in Bude on the wild coast of North Cornwall.

 

My work reflects the unique perspective shaped by my teenage years living off-grid in the North Devon countryside, where living by candlelight had a profound influence on my art. The limited lighting, high contrast and feeling of undefined or conflicting time periods has become a staple element of my artwork. Through a fascination with card games, music and history, I explore emotional intimacy and the subtle nuances of human connection, inviting you to discover the hidden stories within each piece. By removing people from their modern surroundings and placing them into a darker setting, these characters raise and answer questions through composition, narrative, and symbolism without the context of time or place.

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I  worked with private healthcare clinics in Zurich and Bern for five years, regularly providing confidential portraits as part of an Ethical Health Program, supporting clients through mental health crisis.

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An interview from 2020 on The Sean and Jim Show podcast   ​

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