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2025 Ohio Artist Registry Juried Exhibition
Hannah Bates
Bio
Hannah Bates received an MFA in Craft/Material Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University and a BFA in Fine Arts at Columbus College of Art and Design. Hannah has taught within glass programs at VCU and Kent State University, and teaches metal casting workshops, most recently at the Akron Art Museum. She was an artist-in-residence at ACRE residency, chaNorth, and Sculpture Space. Hannah has exhibited at Sculpture Center, RoyGBiv Gallery, and Heaven Gallery in Chicago. Hannah is currently the Education Manager at Valley Art Center and is the Studio & Gallery Manager of Vessel City, an artist-run space in Cleveland.
Artist Statement
Hannah Bates’ work explores the relationship between the natural world and post-industrial landscapes through the collection of wild plants, industrial debris, and fruiting fungi. She transforms these objects into sculptures using techniques such as mold-making, casting, and assembling, working with materials like glass, metal, plaster, and cement. Her practice investigates the tension between organic and human-made elements, inviting viewers to reimagine their connection to place. Through this process, she seeks to unearth stories and cultivate curiosity about humanity’s interconnectedness with non-human bodies and ecosystems.