Hannah Morris: Moveable Objects

These recent works are a continued exploration of the contrast between ambiguity and specificity. The space between the two creates a stage for new visual narratives. Applying layers of paint over an initial collage, I cover, expose, and refashion to tell new stories. I use found imagery to ground myself in a moment in time, and from there, I develop a new narrative by combining old imagery with new. Using a visual language based on colors, tones, marks, and details, I create believable yet implausible scenes. The underlying restlessness and vulnerability of the people in these scenes is a reflection of a struggle to define ourselves.

I am drawn to studying identity as shaped by history, race, and gender, and by the actions in our daily lives. What we brush up against every day and how we react create the space for multiple identities and countless narrative possibilities. I think of my work as a quilt of patched together bits and pieces and as a paused scene in an improbable yet persuasive animation. I want to trigger viewers’ memories but also encourage them to consider new narratives with multiple meanings. My work reflects upon how we work hard to define ourselves and our lives yet inherently dwell in ambivalence despite our best efforts. 

— Hannah Morris

RELATED EVENTS

June 24, Saturday, 5 p.m. — Opening of Eight New Exhibits
February 8, Thursday, 7 p.m. — Artist Talk: Hannah Morris

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