Hi!
My name is Hannah, and I am happy you are here! I am a self taught embroidery artist based in Queens, New York. I was taught hand embroidery by my mother, my grandmother, and at the Appalachian Arts Center’s “ Craft Camps” in East Tennessee where I grew up. I continued experimenting with thread and fibers while receiving a BFA in Studio Art at UNC-Chapel Hill.
I have a deep affinity for animals and nature, and grew up with many critters including: Jack Russel terriers, birding dogs, farm cats, chickens (proud former member of the 4H club!), goats, donkeys, horses, pigs, and my beloved pet rat Bosley. They were my best friends, and I spent long hours staring at and drawing animals as a kid.
Embroidery is common thread that runs through my entire life. I love that it dances between fine art and craft - two dimensions and three dimensions. Time consuming work that is timeless in value. Thread captures the texture of fur and feathers like no other medium can, and my work celebrates the special relationship we have to our pets, and honors the impression they leave on our lives.
Thank you for supporting working artists! You can follow my creative journey on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannah_lamar_/
Video credits: Camera, edit - Ben Leonberg; Music - smallertide "You Can Be Broken Too"
Photo credits: Jenn Goz @existingwithjenn