A powerhouse of creativity, with a passion for the great outdoors, Hannah Jensen Fox’s carved works are often inspired by her time spent in nature. Hannah intricately hand carves images into layers of acrylic paint; a technique she created in 2003 whilst at Auckland University of Technology.
Hannah achieves her bespoke work by applying anywhere between 40-80 layers of acrylic paint to custom-made framed plyboards before carving back through the layers, revealing the colours beneath.
The results are detailed images rendered in negative relief that emphasise the texture and tonal variations between paint colours in a topographical manner. Amplifying the very nature, she adores so much.
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For the 2024 Art House Tour, we are proud to launch the limited-edition Artist-in-Residence series tea towel, which features the printed work of paint carver Hannah Jensen Fox.
Hannah’s unique style of layering paint (up to 80 layers) on wood board and carving intricate images is often inspired by nature and wildlife.
The painstaking process of carving through the paint and wood layers, adds incredible depth and texture, which amplifies each individual piece.
Hannah’s work has been interpreted from its 3D form into print, exclusively for the 2024 Art House Tour. Purchase yours today before they run out – they would make a great Christmas gift!
Pre-purchased tea towels can be collected with registration packs at The Gallery.
Originally carved for The Grove restaurant in 2010, this triptych of a chandelier is now back on the market and looking for a new home.
This is a unique Hannah original; each panel is carved into 38 layers of acrylic paint. Three panels – each panel is 45 x 71cm.
Carved into 26 layers of acrylic paint, this is inspired by a huge iceberg captured by Joseph Michael on his expedition to Antarctica.
This is the first time on the market since it was carved in 2015, a stunning statement piece for your home.
One of 50 works created for Hannah’s 2013 sellout solo show, Curiosity Cabinet, held in Allpress Studio, Auckland.
This is 32 layers of carved paint. This is back on the market after 10 years.
Framed in Oak, this is a view of Te Mata Peak taken from outside Craggy Range Winery, using graphite and charcoal on cotton rag.
Created in 2016 for Hannah’s VIEWPOINT solo exhibition.