Hanna Gelwix
Artist Statement
My work explores the intersection of memory, material, and process, using printmaking and photography to examine themes of presence and impermanence. I am drawn to tactile and experimental approaches, allowing the physicality of each medium to shape the narrative of my work.
Through printmaking, I embrace repetition and variation, finding beauty in the unexpected textures and marks that emerge from the process. My photography, both digital and film-based, captures fleeting moments, emphasizing the subtle interplay between light, space, and emotion. Since 2018, I have been documenting the different phases of my life through an ongoing self-portrait series, using photography as a means of introspection and personal storytelling. This series continues to evolve, reflecting shifts in identity, environment, and time. A selection of my digital and film photography pieces can be viewed on my website (hannagelwix.com).
I have exhibited my work in spaces in North Carolina, such as Greensboro Project Space, Northside District, and Peel Gallery. Whether through delicate prints or evocative photography, my work seeks to engage the viewer in a quiet dialogue—one that invites the viewer to sit and reflect with the piece. -Hanna Gelwix