Chris Hann
Born 1946, Isle of Wight. Portsmouth College of Art, Slade School of Fine Art, 1964-1970. Teaching in FE and HE 1972-2011, City College Norwich, Cornwall College, Barnfield College Luton, Norwich University of the Arts. Principal Examiner, Cambridge International Exams 2005-2020. Lead artist for SAW Trust 2005-2025. Professional painter 1964-present. 150+ exhibitions. Works in public and private collections.
Artist Statement
My work is influenced by Cornwall, harbours, boats, houses and the works of Hepworth, Frost and Feiler. It’s about containment, safety, security and maternity. Everything starts with observational drawing and develops through a process of abstraction. Composition, relationships and colour are the most important elements in producing something that is recognised before it is understood.