HANNAH WATTS

Hannah Watts (b.1997) is a multidisciplinary artist based between London and Hampshire. Inspired by lifelong visits to South Africa, she creates striking ceramic vessels and platters, largely using the sgraffito technique.

Time spent in Africa has been the basis of her craft. Having informally trained in ceramics whilst living in Cape Town, the continent has provided core inspiration both in its natural landscape but also with craft originating there, particularly textiles from West Africa.

Hannah studied fine art at Edinburgh College of Art, The Florence Academy of Art, and graphic design at Shillington College. She uses a combination of these different mediums within her work, with graphic design a key part of her drawing style, using geometric shapes and patterns.

Growing up on a farm in Hampshire, Hannah was immersed in the natural world, which became a rich and lasting source of inspiration. Whilst currently living and working in London, Hannah uses the concept of feeling and memory to guide her practice making up ‘dreamworlds’ within her designs, deploying a loose instinctive approach and embracing imperfection. Colour and pattern play a key role in Hannah’s work, choosing her shades intentionally to evoke a sense of place or a lingering impression. 

Hannah’s work has been exhibited in the UK and in South Africa, both in group shows and solo exhibitions.