Small Victories

Small Victories Paintings (and other things) by Hannah Dean (and friends)

In this work, I paint my life experiences: as a woman, a mom, a wife, a family member, and a friend. Watching kids play at the ice rink, enjoying a hike, walking the dog. Taking a deep breath, cooking, playing cards, cracking up at crappy TV—all experiences in which I feel removed from or a sense of distance by taking a photo of the experience. Editorializing and posting things on social media exacerbates the loss I feel from these memories—an immediate nostalgia. These traditional paintings and assemblage sculptures relive some of the small victories of being present in recent years.

Fucked Around and Found Out (and Paintings)

Moser Fire, Snow Bank, and Doggo in Green

Zero Ducks Given, Magdalena Breakfast, and more

Made my Bed, Bit my Tongue, Deep Breaths

Mother!, Kittykitty, First Crush and more