Born in Busan, South Korea, Hannah's artistic journey commenced with her immigration to Philadelphia, PA at the age of five. Her father, an influential art teacher in Korea, served as her earliest muse, immersing her in the rich language of artistic expression.
Navigating the intricate tapestry of two disparate cultures during her formative years served as a pivotal catalyst for Hannah's desire for deep self-reflection. This experience ignited a deep longing to understand her place and identity in the world, shedding light on her inclination to draw faces and portraits—an unconscious attempt to unravel the mysteries of human existence.
Despite her mother's devout and strict Christian upbringing, Hannah found herself on a different path, seeking answers beyond convention. In 2014, coinciding with the anticipation of her son Benjamin's birth, she stumbled upon Vipassana (insight) meditation. This transformative practice became the answer for her inner journey, equipping her with the tools of self-awareness and self-compassion that had been absent. Enthralled and transformed, Hannah pursued formal training, earning certifications in Meditation and Yoga. Subsequently, she founded SIT Soul In Training, a platform dedicated to guiding others on their transformative journeys.
Interwoven with her spiritual practice, Hannah's artistry employs abstraction to convey the non-corporeal essence of her subject matter, spanning 2D, 3D, and collage. Intrigued by the non-visible realms, she explores interconnectedness, quantum physics, and healing energies impacting individual and collective levels—delving into unseen forces, some that are yet to be named or understood. Because ultimately, we are all still trying to figure it out. Hannah’s aims to uplift others with her art, translating invisible healing energy into visual form.
Though she remains a downtown Manhattanite at heart, Hannah now calls Montclair, NJ her home, residing with her partner and husband Joshua, their son Benjamin, and their beloved dog Charlie.
