Building an Art Troupe: A Vision Across Cities HannaTess ArtHaus is entering a new phase—one that moves beyond a static gallery into a living, traveling platform. I am currently building an art troupe: a network of artists who will create, exhibit, and collaborate across cities. The vision includes:ViennaParisNew YorkVenice (again, in a new way) Each …
On Representation: What I’m Drawn to Curate As HannaTess ArtHaus grows, my role as a curator becomes increasingly intentional. I am drawn to work that carries presence—art that is not only seen, but felt. I am interested in artists who: I believe in art that slows us down. That asks something of us. As a …
The body speaks before language. “Body Work” is an ongoing series that explores how emotions live within the physical form. Each piece is not an illustration, but a translation—of tension, release, contraction, expansion. Sadness curves inward.Anger sharpens and pushes outward.Joy opens, lifts, expands beyond the edges. This work is deeply connected to my larger project, …
There are cities we visit—and cities that stay with us. “Cities I Remember” is a collection shaped not by geography, but by emotional imprint. These works are not literal depictions. They are fragments—of light, of architecture, of feeling. Vienna lives in structure and silence.Paris dissolves into movement and intimacy.New York pulses in rhythm and urgency. …
After my move back to Toronto, I’ve felt something shift — a quiet yet insistent pull to step back, breathe, and re-evaluate everything I thought I knew about my art practice.Before I rush into studios, galleries, or the next big project, I need to understand what I’m truly honouring when I create — what part …
For the second year running, the town of Innisfil along with other participants organized Icehuts to be painted by local artists to bring the community together and have everyone enjoy the winter sport Ice Finishing with diverse art from the local art community. The results continue to impress. This year 5 more Ice Huts have …
Boudoir is a term frequently used in the context of photography shoots. It has been known to do wonders for self-esteem and amazing way to help clients feel seen. But there is another, maybe more subtle way to feel seen, to feel beautiful and to avoid the possible intimidation of the camera lens. A recently …
I have been recently engaged at MacLaren Art Centre in Barrie to instruct the fall semester of From Life Figure drawing and painting course. I wanted to offer the participants a chance to see a bit differently. We went though looking at the figure is a way of simple geometry, to looking at dark and …
I know Valentine’s is done but I can’t get enough of all the love. I know this world has a nack of getting us all down but i disagree and will focus on all this wonderful and festiveness. I’m not sure what I’m doing with this collection, but I’m sure you not seen the last …
I am so thrilled about this collection and all I want to do is share it with everyone and hope they feel as lovley as I do 🙂 The Brown Paper Bag Collection is a journey from places real and not, physical and emotional. The materials used are conté, watercolor and graphite and the …
