Biography
Hannah Suddarth, born in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, and currently based in Phoenix, Arizona, completed a Bachelor of Arts in painting at the School of Art at Arizona State University in 2022. During her time there, she expanded her knowledge in oil painting and was influenced by artists like Alice Herbst and Georges Seurat. Since 2018, Suddarth has focused on creating art centered around the visual complexity of rabbits. Her work was featured in the fall 2021 Canyon Voices Literary Magazine volume 24. She also participated in the group exhibition “Perpetual” at Gallery 100 in 2022 at Tempe, Arizona, and featured work in the 2024 group exhibition “All Eyes on You II” at Modified Arts gallery in Phoenix, Arizona.
In her artistic practice, Suddarth aims to create compositions that evoke contemplation and intrigue the viewer. She draws inspiration from the anatomical and ethological motifs in rabbits and hares. Rabbits hold personal significance for her due to their unique lifestyle and behaviors. Suddarth incorporates rough textures, repetitive brush strokes, and a variety of colors in her work, often using a gloved finger to dab paint onto the canvas. Her colorful and somewhat loose approach invites viewers to reflect on visual art in an anomalous way.
Artist Statement
I see art as a means of both escape and engagement for the creator and the viewer. I’m drawn to compositions that provoke curiosity and invite deeper contemplation, keeping the viewer’s gaze lingering. In my own work, I strive to create immersive spaces that encourage viewers to lose themselves in the experience.
I draw inspiration from artists like Alice Herbst and Georges Seurat. I am particularly drawn to the anatomical and behavioral motifs of rabbits and hares, using them as recurring subjects in my work. Their routines and way of life resonate with me, making them a personal symbol I continuously explore. My artistic process emphasizes rich textures, layered brushstrokes, and a dynamic use of color. I often incorporate rough textures, repetitive marks, and even apply paint with a gloved finger to create depth and tactile interest.
My use of color and loose, expressive style may sometimes be perceived as illustrative or playful. However, my goal is to encourage viewers to see visual art as a means of reflection, just as I do through my own creative process.