ARTIST STATEMENT
Erika Hanneson is a visual artist working primarily with clay and paint. Inspired by nature, Erika sculpts, carves, and paints her interpretation of the world around us. Textures and colours feature predominantly in her work as she explores new and interesting ways to create her pieces.
Erika received her BFA from the School of Art at the University of Manitoba. She maintains a private studio in Gimli, Manitoba and works for the Education department at the Winnipeg Art Gallery.
Erika received her BFA from the School of Art at the University of Manitoba. She maintains a private studio in Gimli, Manitoba and works for the Education department at the Winnipeg Art Gallery.
BIOGRAPHY
My obsession with clay began at Stoneware Studios in Winnipeg, Manitoba where I was immediately drawn to this material. Inspired by other artists in this studio, I began studies at the School of Art, University of Manitoba towards a major in Ceramics. Since completing my degree, my art has been an experimentation of forms, surfaces and firing methods while creating function ware, sculpture, and tile work.
Education:
BFA, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Stoneware Gallery: Studio, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Red Deer College, Red Deer, Alberta
MAWA, workshops, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Creative Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Professional Affiliations:
Citizens of Craft
http://citizensofcraft.ca/profile/erika-hanneson
Manitoba Craft Council
http://manitobacraft.ca/gallery/?id=90
MAWA
Winnipeg Art Gallery
Employment:
Winnipeg Art Gallery
My obsession with clay began at Stoneware Studios in Winnipeg, Manitoba where I was immediately drawn to this material. Inspired by other artists in this studio, I began studies at the School of Art, University of Manitoba towards a major in Ceramics. Since completing my degree, my art has been an experimentation of forms, surfaces and firing methods while creating function ware, sculpture, and tile work.
Education:
BFA, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Stoneware Gallery: Studio, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Red Deer College, Red Deer, Alberta
MAWA, workshops, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Creative Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Professional Affiliations:
Citizens of Craft
http://citizensofcraft.ca/profile/erika-hanneson
Manitoba Craft Council
http://manitobacraft.ca/gallery/?id=90
MAWA
Winnipeg Art Gallery
Employment:
Winnipeg Art Gallery
