Hannah Niswonger

Artist Statement

In both my sculptural and functional work, animals serve as metaphors: as characters in tiny dramas; as reminders of our impact on a fragile planet. Through years of observational drawing of plants and animals, my work is a celebration of the richness of the environment around us, and a call for protection of that diversity.

Artist Bio

Hannah holds an MFA in ceramic sculpture from Alfred University and a BA from Wesleyan University. Her recent work builds on a lifelong love of pattern and image, incorporating painting and printmaking into functional ceramics. She exhibits nationally in galleries and juried craft shows, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art Show, Smithsonian Craft Show, and CraftBoston, where she received the Award of Distinction. She is a co-founder of Pots On Wheels, POW! a collaborative, mobile education project. She lives in Melrose, MA.