Hannah Ruth: It Comes in Waves
Hannah Ruth is a Bloomfield artist who uses her art as a means to process grief. As a colorist and stylist Hanna has a deep and fluid relationship with color, for Hannah experimenting with different palettes becomes a meditative act. Hannah understands the impact color has on one’s mood and sense of self. It Comes in Waves is a collection that reveals how mixing shades and working with unexpected pigments allows her to express a range of emotions from—anger to ambiguity—in regards to loss.
What is something that you can’t live without? Chapstick
What is a secret talent of yours? Jenga champ over here…
What are 3 words to describe yourself? Empathetic, honest, funny
What is your favorite piece of makeup? Eyeliner
What is the best piece of advice you have ever received? There is no wrong way to grieve
What celebrity do you want to be BFF’s with? Jeremy Allen white
What is your biggest regret? Not speaking up for myself
What is your favorite quote? “It is better to be patient than powerful It is better to have self control than to conquer a city.”
What is your favorite sport to play and to watch? Skateboarding
What is your guilty pleasure? I like to partake in the devils lettuce
What is your biggest achievement? My career
If you could have someone else’s closet, whose would it be? Margot Robbie has some cute shit
What is your favorite day of the week? Monday
“This is my personal journey of dealing with my grief. Feeling the flow of the brush helps me release what feels trapped under the water the surface. Hopefully you can feel It through these pieces. ”