CELEBRATE THE BODY 2023
- May 12, 2023 - June 10, 2023
- Exhibition
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- Artwork
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- Artists
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Ashley Hanna x
Bio
Ashley Hanna is a Montana based silversmith and designer. She received her BA in Medical Anthropology and minor in Fine Art with a focus on metal arts and sculpture from the University of Montana. She continued to take metal and jewelry art courses in Portland Oregon at the Oregon College of Arts and Crafts and the Multnomah Arts Center while apprenticing with a local career metalsmith and jewelry artist.
Artist Statement
My jewelry occupies the space between traditional craft and fine art - each piece to be appreciated for its aesthetic and thoughtful content, as well as its purpose for adornment. I endeavor to craft pieces of art through a traditional approach that can communicate on a personal level. Layers of subtle historical and cultural references from a range of traditions are ingrained into every piece. The art I create requires the participation of the wearer in order to continue to tell its story. After starting my artisan jewelry business, Faded Traditions in 2018, my work has been showcased in a number of stores, galleries, and shows throughout Montana.