Hanna Wright

Hanna Wright of South Eastern Kentucky

Hanna Marie Dean Wright is a self-taught folk artist born in 1993, in

Daniel Boone country, Kentucky. Growing up in a rural environment,

she was heavily influenced by her grandmother Geraldine Scalf—a

fellow folk artist—Hanna honors her roots while establishing her

unique voice within the art community.

Wright’s artwork is characterized by vibrant colors and emotionally

charged themes. She often begins her creative process by focusing

on the eyes of her subjects, allowing intuition to guide her as she

draws lines and adds color to create abstract figures.

Hanna’s art reflects a range of heartfelt emotions experienced by

humanity. She aims for her work to be relatable to all people,

regardless of their background or identity. Since 2015, Hanna

Wright’s art has gained significant popularity worldwide, being

showcased in galleries from Australia to New Mexico.

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