hana ward

some illustrations and things

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Looking for horizon lines (2020), oil on canvas, 36 x 24 inches. This painting is one of my recent favs. It reminds me of something I can’t put my finger on... Something about it feels very Black & Japanese to me. I think this painting has to do with searching for clarity... that one Feist song was in my head when I titled it, with the lyrics that go, “get some distance while the world comes in so near and/ then I’ll head out to horizon lines/ get some clarity ocean-side.” 🌊 Today is the last day to view this painting in the online exhibition Heads or Tails @ochiprojectsla. The link is in my biofuel ♻️ (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBjmm1aFphO/?igshid=13lldq44ax2c6

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It’s official 🥰☺️: “for all painting inquiries please contact [email protected]” 😁. I’m so excited to join Ochi Projects and their lineup of artists!! Thank you @ochiprojectsla . And I’ve said this before, but you don’t know how cool it is to be repped by a gallery two blocks away from where u grew up!!! Maybe I planted the idea there 30 years ago. 🌱 Thank you @shutterbugs87 for capturing me at work in my studio 😘 #Repost @ochiprojectsla ・・・ We are so pleased to announce our representation of artist Hana Ward, @hanaisdrawing. . Hana Ward is a painter and ceramicist from Los Angeles, California. Her paintings often touch on themes of liberation, memory, history and diaspora. Through her landscape paintings, Ward documents focal, yet disappearing parts of her native city while her graphic portraits pay praise to unsung heroes of our collective legacy. . Ward’s recent solo exhibitions include “what was there all along” at Ochi Projects in Los Angeles, and “sing about me” (2019) at Harun Gallery in Los Angeles. Recent group exhibitions include “Mutual Friends” (2020) in Oakland, California, “Giant Robot Post-It Show (2019) and “Animating the Archives” (2017) in Los Angeles. . Photo credit @shutterbugs87 . . . . #ochiprojects #ochigallery #hanaward https://www.instagram.com/p/CAJhZPKhJzq/?igshid=zut1216a1l4q

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My show @ochiprojectsla “what was there all along” is on view until March 21! Ochi Projects is currently by appointment only so if you want to check out these paintings before it comes down just send a quick email to [email protected] 🤎 Thank you to everyone who has visited so far, I am so grateful ☀️ (at Ochi Projects) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9sFUS7BLVx/?igshid=1miu1pn4j84wz

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🐤 peeps! My show “what was there all along” opens at @ochiprojectsla next weekend, Saturday Feb 22! The opening will be that night from 6-9pm. On view until March 21st. I’m so excited, Ochi Projects is just two blocks away from where I grew up, what a dream. I hope you can make it out to celebrate with me! The painting here is called “birds of a feather”, oil on canvas, 24 x 30 inches. (at Ochi Projects) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8fEyJ6ByJ_/?igshid=1f5oeb9q4uflw

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I was so lucky to pause for a week and enjoy the beauty in Oaxaca. So many kind people, inspiring artists, delicious food and beautiful moments. Thank you @mjbalvanera and @memeeeel for inviting me to celebrate 💕 with you. Thank you @cynthiatnavarro for introducing us to great artists! And thank you @shutterbugs87 for being the best companion 😘 (at Oaxaca City) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5D_kZDhhdW/?igshid=1plpn2n1bwpgi

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My ceramic shop is getting restocked tomorrow at 3pm PST! Head over to @uno_ichi for the shop wink 😉 I mean link (at West Adams District) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4ljV0dhAzV/?igshid=b0r0aa035rug

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I’ve been so filled with gratitude for everyone who has come to see the show, shared words of encouragement, posted a pic, or even purchased a piece. It has been amazing to meet people who have connected with my work. Thank you for spending some time with the paintings. They are so happy to be out of the studio and in the light ✨ Thank you @haruncoffee for the opportunity! Also, the show has been extended a couple days so if you missed out you can see it still. Harun is open until 7pm Sunday and opens again Tuesday morning (closed on Monday). You can grab a coffee on Tuesday and check it out, 7am–3pm. Thank you @jacksonkroopf for the pic (at Harun) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2cmtbaBanl/?igshid=13uxqzjmt9l6s

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Tonight at @haruncoffee is the opening of my show “sing about me.” 💛 7-10pm. Pose in front of this couch for me n take a pic 🛋 (at Harun) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0rxQYWBe0p/?igshid=5r3gqs0z0zn6

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This Friday! Hope you cleared your evening so you can make it over to @haruncoffee on Friday from 7-10pm. My mom bought the snacks 💥 (at Harun) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0p6LYPBzUZ/?igshid=nm30c3djrf4c

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Next Friday next Friday next Friday! Having a show at Harun in Leimert Park that opens next Friday, August 2 from 7–10pm. The text on this piece says “doko ikuno” or “where are you going?” I hope your answer is “big places” but also, “TO HARUN NEXT FRIDAY!” 🥰 (at Harun) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0ZKboYBBGm/?igshid=13iaelqlu82ag

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Some post-it’s for the @giantrobot #postitshow ! I’m so honored to be participating this year!! Opens Saturday Dec 1st at GR2 (at Giant Robot 2 - GR2 Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqz4e2KB4K3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fikd5mvlcbuj

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Clay LA is today! I’ll be selling alongside an amazing lineup of LA ceramicists 😊. Come peep some new @uno_ichi things, including these corked jars (great for stashing your 🥦 🤓) Saturday & Sunday (Sept 8&9) 11:30 AM-6:00 PM Air-Dry Clay Activity 1:30-3:30 Free with museum admission (at Craft and Folk Art Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnd7MatlgKl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10wdby7vdzacm

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Large size prints of “Sanctuary” from the @whensherises show are available in a limited amount at shop.sparcinla.org! They are fine art giclée prints and 22x24 inches. 🌱🌱🌱

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My painting and many others are still on view at #whensherises @sparcinla ! If you haven’t yet gone by to see this line up of talented artists you gotta do it before it comes down Sept 24th! (at SPARC ART)

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Untitled, oil on canvas, 48 x 48 inches, $1600. I’m going to make some prints of these also. DM if you’re interested! (at Los Angeles, California)

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Tomorrow, July 31st, is the last day to see my work up on the walls @haruncoffee ! They’re open from 7am-3pm. (at Leimert Park Village)

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calling on mr. rawls (the fix-it man), oil on canvas, 30x24 inches, $800. Mr. Rawls was our family fix-it man. He drove a distinct van with junk piled high; he could barely see out the front windshield. He was very country-like. I don’t know anyone else like him. Sometimes my paintings end up feeling like little prayers. This one is a prayer used in hard times, when you just need some help. Gotta call on Mr. Rawls. See this painting and more in person at @haruncoffee. July 31st is the last day! They’re closed Mondays 💛 (at Leimert Park Village)