*1990
Asia
Johnson
Emily Hana
2348
Artist ID:
Exhibitions & Shows
2024 | Apocalyptic changes of state group show - Shoreditch, Brushes with greatness
2024 | Royal British arts Rising stars exhibition - Royal overseas League Mayfair
2024 | Shortlisted RBA Rome scholarship
2023 | Royal British arts Rising stars exhibition - Royal overseas League Mayfair
2023 | Affordable Art fair with Artfriend
2023 | Shortlisted RBA Rome scholarship
2022 | Stour studios group show, Stour galleries, London
2022 | British Painting 3 group show, Bermondsey project space, London
2022 | Body Unbound group show, Stour Galleries, London
2021 | Komorebi solo show, Open House Hackney, London
2021 | Resident at Hackney Wick Underground
2019 | Exhaustion and exuberance, Deptford does Art
2017-2021 | Senior Printmaker for Harland Miller at Thumbprint Editions
2016 | Artist Residency at OT301 Amsterdam
2016 | 4Bid Gallery Solo Show, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2016 | Installation at De School, alongside Children of the Light - Diapositive, Amsterdam
2016 | Visions Beyond group show - Kudos Gallery Paddington
2015 | Solo exhibition 'SPLIT', Carlton Project space NG gallery, Chippendale
Brief Biography
Born in Tokyo, Japan, in 1990, Australian multimedia artist Emily Hana explores the ethereal nature of light, transforming it into tangible, three-dimensional art. Her work extends beyond simple illumination; she probes how light influences our spatial perception, introducing elements of nostalgia and introspection. Predominantly utilizing discarded and found objects, Hana creates multidimensional canvases that reveal new dimensions as viewers move around them. Her art repurposes the unwanted into valuable pieces, symbolizing the reclamation of worth from overlooked items. Each creation embodies a metaphor for embracing discomfort and finding beauty in the unexpected, mirroring Hana's personal growth and healing journey.
Her current series, "The Hugging Machine," investigates the profound human experience of loneliness and our quests for solace and connection. Drawing from a childhood invention designed to combat isolation, Hana examines artificial intimacy—seeking temporary comfort in objects and attire to mitigate the presence of absence. Despite beginning her painting career in 2020, her work retains a focus on sculptural forms and their interplay with light. Hana's artwork has been showcased in several esteemed exhibitions, including the Royal British Arts Rising Stars Exhibition at the Royal Overseas League Mayfair in April 2023 and the Glimpses group show in October 2022. She has been shortlisted for the RBA Rome Scholarship in 2023 and 2024.
Brief Biography
Born in Tokyo, Japan, in 1990, Australian multimedia artist Emily Hana explores the ethereal nature of light, transforming it into tangible, three-dimensional art. Her work extends beyond simple illumination; she probes how light influences our spatial perception, introducing elements of nostalgia and introspection. Predominantly utilizing discarded and found objects, Hana creates multidimensional canvases that reveal new dimensions as viewers move around them. Her art repurposes the unwanted into valuable pieces, symbolizing the reclamation of worth from overlooked items. Each creation embodies a metaphor for embracing discomfort and finding beauty in the unexpected, mirroring Hana's personal growth and healing journey.
Her current series, "The Hugging Machine," investigates the profound human experience of loneliness and our quests for solace and connection. Drawing from a childhood invention designed to combat isolation, Hana examines artificial intimacy—seeking temporary comfort in objects and attire to mitigate the presence of absence. Despite beginning her painting career in 2020, her work retains a focus on sculptural forms and their interplay with light. Hana's artwork has been showcased in several esteemed exhibitions, including the Royal British Arts Rising Stars Exhibition at the Royal Overseas League Mayfair in April 2023 and the Glimpses group show in October 2022. She has been shortlisted for the RBA Rome Scholarship in 2023 and 2024.
Women in Art
Inwards
1955
Art ID
2021
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85 x 128 x 9 cm
Oil on sculptural wood barrel
5900
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Emily Hana
Johnson
Further Works of This Artist
Our Mission and Actions
At THE ART HUB, our mission is initially focused on addressing a profound imbalance within the art world, specifically catering to women artists. In the current landscape, a mere 5% to 15% of artworks traded at auctions are created by women, starkly contrasted by the overwhelming 85% to 95% of works by male artists. This disparity is not only confined to auctions but is also prevalent in exhibitions, where male-created art significantly overshadows that of their female counterparts.
By concentrating our efforts on female artists, THE ART HUB aims to counteract this imbalance and champion women within the art community. This initiative is designed to amplify the visibility of women artists, making their creations more accessible to a wider audience, and ultimately striving for a more balanced representation of genders within art auctions and exhibitions. By prioritizing women in art, our platform boldly advocates for equality and diversity within the art sector, signaling a commitment to reshaping and enriching the cultural landscape.
The Hugging Machine Series
Inspired by her own childhood creation of a "hugging machine" to alleviate loneliness, and her adult reliance on similar mechanisms for artificial intimacy, Hana's series delves into the illusion of artificial closeness and its fleeting solace from pain and longing. The artwork captures intimate encounters between humans and imagined hugging machines, evoking a sense of intrusion into private moments, underscoring the tension between the craving for human contact and the constraints of synthetic closeness.
The series is underpinned by research into "skin hunger," a phenomenon linked to adverse physical and emotional health outcomes when physical contact is absent. Touch is crucial for well-being in social settings, as evidenced by studies on both humans and animals. Through her art, Hana articulates the longing for human connection and our methods for coping with absence. She transforms discarded objects into new, meaningful creations, using this process as a metaphor for embracing discomfort and discovering beauty in unexpected places.
Incorporating AI as a tool in her creative process, Hana embraces the unpredictable, fostering a quasi-collaborative relationship with technology. This integration highlights the convergence of humanity and technology, and how we utilize technological means to forge connections, further blurring the lines between reality and imagination.
Exhibitions & Shows
2024 | Apocalyptic changes of state group show - Shoreditch, Brushes with greatness
2024 | Royal British arts Rising stars exhibition - Royal overseas League Mayfair
2024 | Shortlisted RBA Rome scholarship
2023 | Royal British arts Rising stars exhibition - Royal overseas League Mayfair
2023 | Affordable Art fair with Artfriend
2023 | Shortlisted RBA Rome scholarship
2022 | Stour studios group show, Stour galleries, London
2022 | British Painting 3 group show, Bermondsey project space, London
2022 | Body Unbound group show, Stour Galleries, London
2021 | Komorebi solo show, Open House Hackney, London
2021 | Resident at Hackney Wick Underground
2019 | Exhaustion and exuberance, Deptford does Art
2017-2021 | Senior Printmaker for Harland Miller at Thumbprint Editions
2016 | Artist Residency at OT301 Amsterdam
2016 | 4Bid Gallery Solo Show, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2016 | Installation at De School, alongside Children of the Light - Diapositive, Amsterdam
2016 | Visions Beyond group show - Kudos Gallery Paddington
2015 | Solo exhibition 'SPLIT', Carlton Project space NG gallery, Chippendale
