Hannah Barnard

Hannah Barnard
Austin, Texas, USA

STATEMENT

I create collage work that is as much about the process as it is about the final image. My hands are always in the work—cutting, layering, and pasting—allowing me to feel fully embodied and present throughout its creation. I work primarily with found materials: vintage newspapers, magazines, and discarded prints sourced from local second-hand art stores. These forgotten fragments become the building blocks for new visual stories.

Through color, texture, and layered composition, I explore themes of curiosity, transformation, and the emotional landscape of modern womanhood. Much of the imagery I use is intentionally abstract or indiscernible, inviting viewers to pause, wonder, and find their own meaning. My work reflects a personal journey of navigating the complexities of femininity—grappling with inherited generational patterns while carving space for autonomy and new ways of being. Against the backdrop of a shifting cultural and political climate, my art serves as both a personal archive and a quiet act of resistance.

BIO

Hannah Barnard is a mixed-media collage artist based in Austin, Texas. A lifelong creative, she began her artistic journey as a musician before earning a Bachelor of Science in Advertising from the University of Texas at Austin and building a career in digital marketing. In recent years, Hannah has found her most authentic form of expression through collage, drawn to its tactile, hands-on process and limitless creative possibilities.

Her work blends natural imagery with vintage materials—often sourced from second-hand art supply stores and local print ephemera—creating layered, visually striking compositions that explore themes of femininity, emotional complexity, and personal transformation. Hannah has created album artwork and promotional materials for local Austin bands and continues to develop her studio practice, seeking opportunities to share her work through exhibitions, collaborations, and community art projects.

ARTIST CONTACT

(512) 450-8881
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