Born in Busan, South Korea, and raised in Philadelphia from the age of five, Hannah’s artistic journey has always been rooted in the search for meaning and identity. Her earliest inspiration came from her father, a respected art teacher in Korea, who introduced her to the language of visual expression and planted the seeds of creative exploration.
Growing up between two cultures, Hannah experienced the tension and richness of dual identities—an experience that sparked deep introspection and a desire to understand the human experience. This led to a fascination with faces and portraiture, as she intuitively sought to capture the inner lives of others as a mirror for her own.
In 2014, during the quiet anticipation of becoming a mother, she discovered Vipassana meditation. This encounter with mindfulness and self-inquiry was a turning point, awakening a profound sense of clarity and self-compassion. She went on to earn certifications in Meditation and Yoga, integrating these practices into both life and art and even songwriting.
Hannah’s work is deeply informed by this spiritual lens. Through abstraction, mixed media, and portraiture across 2D, 3D, collage forms, and also in her own songwriting, she explores her on-going life lessons about heart opening, energetic flow and compassionate resilience. Her creative process incorporates breathwork, mindfulness, and healing practices, using the arts as a tool not only for expression but for transformation. Through her work, Hannah seeks to uplift others, sharing the practices that have shaped her own journey and inviting viewers into deeper self-awareness, healing, and connection.
Now based in Montclair, NJ with her husband Joshua, their son Benjamin, and their dog Charlie, Hannah continues to create, explore, and share her evolving inner landscape—while still keeping a piece of downtown Manhattan in her heart.
