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Hannah Dumes

Artist Statement

Growing up, I accepted my poor coordination and scant athleticism as fact. While my sister stayed after school to run laps with the track team, I came home to draw and watch “I love Lucy” reruns. As an adult, I made the decision to become athletic, not only because it was something I actually felt I had the power and ability to change, but also because I equated physical fitness, however short sighted or superficial, with personal happiness and success. Socioculturally, the aspiration to become fit is both a longing to be sexually desired and a fearful acknowledgment of our own weakness and mortality. In my work, I am interested in the pursuit of physical strength as a means of controlling our lives and accessing power. Inspired by the courageous work of the feminist artists of the 60’s and 70’s who fought for equal rights and opportunities for women, I am interested in the ways and circumstances in which women engage in war, and in the armor, tools, and tactics they use to protect and elevate themselves in contemporary society. In the era of the “sisterhood of the traveling pantsuit,” my work reinterprets and challenges cultural stereotypes, universal myths, and gender expectations.


Curriculum Vitae

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EDUCATION

Candidate, Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking, May, 2009
Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking, May, 2007, magna cum laude
Washington University, School of Art, St. Louis, MO
Study Abroad, Florence, Italy, 2004


GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2009 Alchemy, Cloak and Dagger Gallery, New York, NY
2008 On Loss and Memory, Stratosphere, Philadelphia PA
2008 Likable Art, Art in City Hall, Philadelphia, PA
2008 Introspections, Juror: Amy Mackie of the New Museum, Mills Pond House, St. James, NY
2007 Family Portrait, Des Lee Gallery, St. Louis, Mo
2007 Linus Foundation’s A Night at the Park, Forest Park Clubhouse, St. Louis, MO
2007 P(ART)Y, Private Residence, St. Louis, MO
2005 Monsters Attack, South 40, Washington University, St. Louis, MO


AWARDS AND HONORS

2009 Teaching Assistantship, Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA
2008 Technical Assistantship, Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA
2007 Recipient, University Fellowship, Temple University Graduate School, Tyler School of Art
2007 Peter Marcus Award in Printmaking, Washington University
2006 Edmund H. Wuerpel Award in Printmaking, Washington University
2003–2007 Dean’s List, Washington University


WORK RELATED EXPERIENCE

2008 Printmaking Survey, Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA, Adjunct Professor
2008 Kate Gilmore, Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, PA, Artist Assistant
2008 Smith-Stewart Gallery, New York City, NY, Gallery Intern
2008 The Print Center, Philadelphia, PA, Gallery Intern
2007 Eva Wylie, Moore College of Art and Design, Philadelphia, PA, Artist Assistant
2005-2007 Island Press, Washington University, St Louis, MO; Assistant
2005-2007 ARTillery Magazine, Washington University, St Louis, MO; Staff
2005-2006 Committee on Women and Art, Washington University, St. Louis, MO; Member


 

PowerSpin
December, 2008
Digital print on panel, baby oil, xerox
24" x 33"



 

Running for Life!
December, 2008
Collaged paper, resin
24" x 34"