Hannah Lee

Artist

Contribution to the Show

Hannah Lee has graciously allowed us to showcase some of her striking, texture rich art in our Art Galleries which you can find here.

Biography

She comes from a line of artists her Grandfather was a painter her aunt a sculptress and her mother a painter. This stood Hannah in good stead for her choice in Vocation. Hannah went on to study photography she graduated with a degree in photography in 1988 and set up a thriving business specializing in theatre portraits (with help from the Princes Trust). Sadly, at the age of 26, Hannah was struck down with a disabling illness that prevented her from continuing her photographic business. Due to the severe effects of narcolepsy and cataplexy she was forced to become registered disabled. However, after battling with the illness and side effects for 6 years, Hannah was introduced to Creative Response, which was to become a major turning point in her life. Creative Response is an independent provider of arts related services for vulnerable people, working with those who experience mental and physical distress, alcohol and drug related problems, as well as those with special needs.

It was through Creative Response that Hannah was introduced to the medium of oils, a medium that she has worked with ever since. Hannah’s early works were derived from sky studies, often inspired by her own photographic work on cloud formations. The study of clouds appealed for a number of reasons. “I found it very therapeutic. It allowed me to translate images into abstract expressions of mood and feeling”. This quality can be observed throughout her work. Her work displays a sensual quality, which itself is representative of her own experiences as a child. “I like to incorporate the sensual quality of paint, which I first discovered as a child when I loved to touch my mother’s paintings”. Hannah entered her first ever oil painting into the established Royal Academy Summer Exhibition in April 2000, but unfortunately was rejected.

However, to her delight, she was subsequently accepted into Not the Royal Academy Exhibition at the Llewellyn and Alexander Gallery in London. Hannah’s Nudes show a close cropped view of male and female torso. Interested in are judgment of people based on how they look, her viewpoint disconnects us; the body seems somehow different seen at such close quarters. Fascinated by beauty of the way skin covers bone, her work combines an attention to detail and a slight stylization as she interprets the surface of the body. The latest works by Hannah are her spiritual paintings which were born from a deep meditation. Hannah had a stack of thirty canvas's by her side and a stick of charcoal as she went into meditation the images and shapes came to her whilst her eyes were closed. One by one the outline of the paintings were produced. The amazing thing was that when Hannah came to paint them each separate picture when put against the wall all together actually made one huge painting. This then happened again with a further twenty paintings.

Since taking up painting in 1999, Hannah’s paintings have reached an international audience, with collectors throughout the world, including Great Britain, Germany, Italy, France, Holland, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea, Grand Cayman Islands, Portugal, Spain and the USA. Hannah feels that her painting techniques have changed over the past few years and now has widened her spectrum to include not just cloud formations, but abstract, landscapes and studies of the human form. Her most recent works derive from her interest in the spiritual world and are the product of meditation. Hannah has undertaken many commissions and in 2003 received a bursary grant from The Businesses Ability (Princes Trust) and from Fredrick’s Foundation to start a business as an independent artist. Hannah has also become a gold member of the Society for All Artist (S.A.A) and a member of Axis, (which is a website for information on visual arts) where Hannah has at present 15 visuals of her paintings web http://www.axisartists.org.uk. Hannah’s personal website is http://homepage.ntlworld.com/hannah.lee1/index.htm

Artwork

UNIVERSE AND STAR STUDIES

If you look up in to the night sky in the countryside where there is no light pollution you will see the largest canvas available for the eye to see. Hannah has managed to make it possible for all to have a bit of the universe by creating her latest range of works based on stars. As with all her series of paintings the colours are a delight and draw you in to the amazing bursts of light that our own galaxy provides every day. Each one tells a story of the planets that provide us with a polka dot blanket each night. The collisions of colour portray the movement that is not visible to the naked eye. The universe is always on the move and Hannah's delicious style reminds us that there is more out there than we can see.

WICCAN/PAGAN

One thing you can not say about Hannah's work is that it is stagnant she is forever reinventing her work and experimenting with the canvas and the paints. Her latest works depict the beauty of nature and our earth mother. Hannah's own personal journey is portrayed with energetic, textured and aesthetic work that has so much movement it is calming. Even as a non wiccan the work draws you in to another realm where things are balanced and beautiful.

SPIRITUAL/MEDITATION

Hannah's spiritual paintings which were born from a deep meditation. Hannah had a stack of thirty canvas's by her side and a stick of charcoal as she went into meditation the images and shapes came to her whilst her eyes were closed. One by one the outline of the paintings were produced. The amazing thing was that when Hannah came to paint them each separate picture when put against the wall all together actually made one huge painting. This then happened again with a further twenty paintings.

CRYSTALS

These fascinating works were composed from photographs taken through a microscope, of sugar and salt crystals. The vibrant spectrum of Hannah’s pallet draws you in and gives you energy and stimulates your eyes and has the refreshing and revitalizing qualities of a pure fresh spring.

ABORIGINAL WORK

Hannah’s aboriginal work was inspired by listening to the deep vibrating tones of the didgeridoo and by looking at various art works by the aboriginal tribes man. You can see the effect of the low vibrating drone note and almost feel the seduction of it yourself. As the aboriginals Hannah uses a simple staccato doting effect that at first glance looks regimental and organised but on deeper reflection shows movement and music.

NUDES/FIGURATIVE

Hannah’s Nudes show a close cropped view of male and female torso. Interested in are judgment of people based on how they look, her viewpoint disconnects us; the body seems somehow different seen at such close quarters. Fascinated by beauty of the way skin covers bone, her work combines an attention to detail and a slight stylization as she interprets the surface of the body.

ANIMALS

The realistic yet caricature style that Hannah uses to portray the animal kingdom makes the voyeur feel warm and closer to their primal ancestors. The eyes let you into the soul of the subject. And the surroundings make you feel calm and serene. The movement and flow draws you in and releases you to experience the amazing world of the most beautiful and amazing creatures on this earth.

ABSTRACT

Blocks of colour that create movement and energy . The choice of colours work so well and have warmth and feeling of that of a photograph that reminds you of happy memories. These works have amazing depth and layers that make you want to climb into the painting and be enveloped in the surprising tranquillity of them.

LANDSCAPES

The landscapes that Hannah paints are explosive and recreate the fantastical world of nature. Your eye is guided through the landscape and you can feel yourself on a nature trail and your senses start to taste and smell the wonders of mother earth.

SEASCAPES

Holidays and happy times. The sea washes away all negative feelings and fills you with vigour and a sense of complete stillness. Hannah’s canvas washes you away to a world far from telephones computers and everyday tasks. She paints the ebb and flow in the same way a musician would orchestrate the sounds of the sea.

SKY STUDIES: HANNAH'S FIRST PAINTINGS

Hannah’s early works were derived from sky studies, often inspired by her own photographic work on cloud formations. The study of clouds appealed for a number of reasons. “I found it very therapeutic. It allowed me to translate images into abstract expressions of mood and feeling”. This quality can be observed throughout her work. Her work displays a sensual quality, which itself is representative of her own experiences as a child. “I like to incorporate the sensual quality of paint, which I first discovered as a child when I loved to touch my mother’s paintings”.

All of Hannah's Paintings can be brought as a print at £15 per print plus postage of £5.

FORTHCOMING EXHIBITIONS

Seal Gallery Tea Rooms, Manor Farm, Seal , Farnham, Surrey 17th Dec 2008- 17th March 2009

Henley Management College, Greensland, Henley On - Thames, Oxon

DATES HAVE CHANGED FOR THIS VENUE THEY ARE NOW 14th December 2008 - 22nd January 2009

If you look up in to the night sky in the countryside where there is no light pollution you will see the largest canvas available for the eye to see. Hannah has managed to make it possible for all to have a bit of the universe by creating her latest range of works based on stars. As with all her series of paintings the colours are a delight and draw you in to the amazing bursts of light that our own galaxy provides every day. Each one tells a story of the planets that provide us with a polka dot blanket each night. The collisions of colour portray the movement that is not visible to the naked eye. The universe is always on the move and Hannah's delicious style reminds us that there is more out there than we can see.

The Arc Theatre Trowbridge Wilts 1st December 2008 - 31st January 2009

One thing you can not say about Hannah's work is that it is stagnant she is forever reinventing her work and experimenting with the canvas and the paints. Her latest works depict the beauty of nature and our earth mother. Hannah's own personal journey is portrayed with energetic, textured and aesthetic work that has so much movement it is calming. Even as a non wiccan the work draws you in to another realm where things are balanced and beautiful. Hannah's spiritual paintings which were born from a deep meditation. Hannah had a stack of thirty canvas's by her side and a stick of charcoal as she went into meditation the images and shapes came to her whilst her eyes were closed. One by one the outline of the paintings were produced. The amazing thing was that when Hannah came to paint them each separate picture when put against the wall all together actually made one huge painting. This then happened again with a further twenty paintings.

EXHIBITIONS RUNNING TILL FURTHER NOTICE

• The Pagan Sanctuary Reading Berks 2008 till further notice
• The Pit Stop Café, Bagshot, Surrey, from 2006 Wymford Arms, Reading, Berks, from 2004
• Basingstoke Hospital, Basingstoke, Hants from 2003
• Frimley Park Hospital, Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, from 2003

PRINTS AND CARDS FOR SALE, AVAILABLE AT ALL EXHIBITIONS AND ON LINE

The Pagan Sanctuary Reading Berks Hannah was born in 1967 In Oxfordshire.

HANNAH HAS ALSO EXHIBITED HER WORK WIDELY AT:

• The Llewellyn and Alexander Gallery, London 1999
• The Eagle House School in Crowthorne 1999
• The Mill in Grove 1999, 2000, 2001
• The Fairfax Art Centre in Basingstoke 1999
• The Way over Yonder Barge Exhibition Guilford 2000
• The Creative Response Summer Exhibitions Farnham (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004)
• The St Mary’s in the Castle Exhibition Hastings 2000, 2001, 2002
• The Jellied Legged Chicken Reading 2002, 2003
• Earthbound exhibition two artist show Farnham 2000
• The modern Painters Gallery Pangbourne 2003
• Yateley Industries Yateley 2003 Frimley Park Hospital Camberley 2003-2004
• The Luscious Conceptions Windsor 2003 till further notice The solo exhibition Liss 2001
• Open exhibition Liss 2000
• Seal Craft Shop, Manor Farm Craft Centre, Seal 2003
• Peter Thompson Art Gallery, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, 2003
• Earth, Wind, And Fire exhibition solo show 2003
• The Businesses Ability, windalsham 2003
• Iconex exhibition Whitley’s London 2003
• The Cornish Tea Rooms, Bracknell 2004
• The Art Pool Gallery, Brighton 2004
• The Hexagon Theater, Reading, Berks. 2004
• The British legion, Farnborough, Hampshire. 2006
• The Royal Surrey Hospital, Peter Thompson Gallery, Guildford, 2007
• The Hexagon Theatre Reading Berks Zoom in/Zoom 2007
• Nordens Farm Artists Eye Maidenhead, Berks. 2007
• Reading Museum, Reading, Berks 2007
• The Hexagon Theatre, Reading, Berks, Zoom in/ Zoom out, 2007
• Henley Management College Henley, Oxon 2007
• Nettle bed Art Show School And Community Hall , Oxon 2007
• The Arc Theatre Trowbridge Wiltshire Solo Show ,Wilts 2007 - 2008
• Crystal Moon, High Street, Goring On - Thames, Oxon , 1st May - 30th June 2008
• The Venus Gallery 54-56 Bell Street, Henley On - Thames, Oxon. 1st May - June 1st 2008
• Reading Museum, Blakes Lock, Gasworks Road off Kenavon Drive, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3DH, 4th July - 18th July 2008
• Nordens Farm Arts Centre, Newbury, Berks 22nd July - 15th August 2008
• The Venus Gallery 54-56 Bell Street, Henley On - Thames, Oxon. 3rd August- 13th august 2008
• The Venus Gallery 54-56 Bell Street, Henley On - Thames, Oxon. Home is where the art is 15th August - 29th August 2008
• The west end art centre Aldershot 10th November 2008 - 13th December 2008
• The Park House Dental surgery, Bracknell, Berks, 2004-Jan 2009

FORTHCOMING EXHIBITIONS

• The Arc Theatre Trowbridge Wilts 1st December 2008 - 31st January 2009
• Seal Gallery Tea Rooms, Manor Farm, Seal , Farnham, Surrey 17th Dec 2008- 17th March 2009

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS

• Rye St Anthony: Art award 1977
• The Doomsday project 1986
• The Princess Trust 1988
• The Princess Trust 2000
• Fredrick’s Foundation 2000

EXHIBITED

Milhamford, Oxford Salisbury College of Art, Salisbury

WORK HISTORY

Freelance, self employed photographer and printer 1988-1991

Workshops and residences at: Salisbury art centre, Salisbury Art Centre, Borden Art Centre Therapeutic art Creative Response 1998 International Artist 2000

EXHIBITED AT:

• The Llewellyn and Alexander Gallery, London 1999
• The Eagle House School, Crowthorne 1999
• The Mill, Grove 1999, 2000, 2001
• The Fairfax Art Centre, Basingstoke 1999
• The Way over Yonder Barge Exhibition, Guilford 2000
• The Creative Response Summer Exhibitions, Farnham (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004)
• The St Mary’s in the Castle Exhibition Hastings 2000, 2001, 2002
• The Jellied Legged Chicken Reading 2002, 2003
• Earthbound Exhibition two artist show Farnham 2000
• The Modern Painters Gallery Pangbourne 2002, 2003
• Yateley Industries, Yateley 2003
• Frimley Park Hospital, Camberley 2003-2004
• The Luscious Conceptions, Windsor 2003 - 2004
• The Solo Exhibition, Liss 2001
• Open Exhibition Liss 2000
• Seal Craft Shop, Manor Farm Craft Centre, Seal 2003
• Peter Thompson Art Gallery, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, 2003
• North Hampshire Hospital, Basingstoke 2003 to present date
• Earth, Wind, And Fire Exhibition solo show 2003
• The Businesses Ability, windalsham 2003
• Iconex Exhibition Whitley’s London 2003
• Marion’s Antiques and Design 2003 - 2006
• The Cornish Tea Rooms, Bracknell 2004
• The Art Pool Gallery, Brighton 2004
• Surrey Downs Golf Course, Surrey 2004
• The Hexagon Theatre, Reading 2004
• Dentalign Bracknell, Camberley, Sandhurst, Wokingham 2004 to present date
• The Wynford Arms 2004 Reading to present date
• The Fishermans Cottage Reading 2005 to present date The Crystal Dragon Reading 2006 to present date
• The Caversham Bridge Hotel 2006 to present date

CORPORATE COLLECTORS

• Fredrick’s foundation
• Netscap.net
• Satelcom
• The Prince of Wales
• The Coach House
• Dentalign
• Marion’s Antiques and Design
• The League of Frontiers Men
• The Prince of Wales Tilehurst

PUBLIC COLLECTERS

• North Hants Boarders NHS
• Surrey Hants Boarders NHS
• Royal Surrey hospital
• Frimley Park hospital
• Surrey Hants CMT

PRIVATE COMMISIONS

• Ian & Carol Grey 2001
• Maggie Finnley 2001
• Dr Kittler 2002
• Dr Kate Bowman 2002
• Sheila’s Bar & Club in Portugal 2002
• Brian Jacobs 2002
• Gary & Adel Mackinlay 2003
• Penny Green 2004

ART ON WEB SITES

Axis, Visual arts, http://www.axisartists.org.uk/secvfu.aspx?artistid=9187

Yahoo Groups 2004 http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/hannahbubbalee/my_photos

Art City.Com type in Hannah Lee to view work http://www.artcityuk.com

Art Ads.Com type in Hannah Lee to view work http://www.artsad.com

Hannah Lee’s new web site 2005 http://homepage.ntlworld.com/hannah.lee1/index.htm

COLLECTORS AROUND THE WORLD

UK, USA, Portugal, Russia, France, Spain, The Cameron Islands, Germany, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea, Holland, South Africa.

MEMBERSHIPS

• British institute of professional photographers LBIPP
• The Society for all Artist SAA
• Axis visual artists

FUTURE EVENTS

• 10th June 2006 Exhibition and stand at Nottcutts Garden centre Bagshot Surrey
• The British legion, Farnborough, Hampshire 11th November 2006
• The Royal Surrey Hospital, Peter Thompson Gallery, Guildford, Surrey 2nd Janurary-29th January 2007
• The Hexagon Theatre, Reading, Berks, Exhibition Zoom in/ zoom out, June 25th-July 2007

PUBLICATIONS

• Blank Canvas March 2006
• Reading Evening Post May 2006
• 3Sixty Magazine 2005
• The Star 2003 and 2004
• The Farnham Herald 2000 and 2003
• Camberley News 2002
• The Herald 2001
• The Andover Advertiser 2001
• Petersfield Gazette 2001
• The Farnham Herald Creative Response Summer Shows every year 1999-2004
• The Salisbury Times 1989
• The Salisbury Journal 1990
• The Photographer Magazine 1986
• The Doomsday Project for a capsule in space 1986

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