September 2025 - Jackie Hanson

Jackie Hanson spent her childhood in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, raised in a family where art and creativity were always encouraged. While growing up, she became familiar with the beauty of the outdoors in New England: lakes, mountains, small farms, and plenty of day trips to the ocean. Her New England upbringing is a major influence on her subject matter. Using a variety of media, she explores themes of nature as a force at play with humanity, both opposed and aligned with one another. Jackie graduated from New England College’s Institute of Art and Design in 2022 with her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She is currently working at her alma mater's Library while building her practice into a career.

My work is in a period of transition. While I stay rooted thematically in the interaction of humans and nature, my approach is shifting. Some pieces are broad landscapes, colorful in soft pastel. Others are more intimate acrylic renderings, focused on mixing harmonious colors, and watching paint create textures that speak to its human-made quality. I’m searching for a way to show more of my hand, with loose, expressive strokes, referencing both the observed and the heartfelt. The trajectory of my work shows a turning inward, which the viewer may experience as well.