Hana Ward b. 1989
Hana Ward is a painter and ceramicist whose work explores themes of identity, introspection, and transformation. Drawing inspiration from anticolonial histories, spiritual texts, natural cycles, and art history, Ward creates ethereal yet visceral pieces that delve into inner dimensions and personal sovereignty. Her artwork often features Black and Brown feminine figures in contemplative settings, ranging from domestic interiors to expansive landscapes, reflecting on self-actualization and liberation.
Ward earned her BA from Brown University in 2011. Her work has been exhibited internationally at venues including the Carolyn Campagna Kleefeld Contemporary Museum in Long Beach, CA; the California African American Museum; Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions; Harun Gallery; Beyond Baroque; and OCHI in Los Angeles, CA; The FLAG Art Foundation in New York, NY; Mrs. in Queens, NY; Roche Projects in Kyoto, Japan; and The Breeder in Athens, Greece. In 2023, she attended the Hayama Residency in Japan. Ward's work has been featured in publications such as Artforum, Frieze, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Financial Times, Amadeus, Artillery Magazine, and AUTRE. She currently lives and works in Los Angeles.
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