Lannie Hart

Lives and works in Sleepy Hollow, NY, USA

Artist statement

My representational sculptural works and paintings focus on the perception of women in contemporary society, as well as their historical and mythological portrayal. Based on the female figure, my practice is rooted in the mastery of various techniques, including welding, soldering, assemblage, clay sculpting and wood carving, with a strong emphasis on conceptual content. My most recent work investigates the objectification of women—how far we’ve come, and how far we have to go. Exploring female sexuality and empowerment, earlier figurative sculptural work is informed by Renaissance art, Surrealism, and mythology, and embraces a variety of media including cast bronze, resin and polymer clay. Other work is influenced by traditional Russian icons, my series of painted and fabricated symbols imagines female deities.

Artwork