Hannah Kori

Hannah Kori

Hannah Kori is a Dutch-born artist based in Berlin, known for her innovative approach to abstract art. She merges traditional media with advanced technology, transforming viewers into active participants and blurring the line between observer and participant.

Exploring Art and Technology

Kori’s work delves deep into abstract art, aiming to provoke profound conversations through emotional expression and intellectual stimulation. Her artistic journey is deeply rooted in the concept of estrangement—a theme she has explored for nine years through research at the VU Medical Centre for Mental Health in Amsterdam under the guidance of Psychiatrist Sanne Thio, as well as through personal family experiences. This theme permeates her creations, unraveling the heritage, social stigmas, and impact of estrangement on relationships.

Through a primarily abstract approach, Hannah blends color, texture, and form to create immersive experiences that evoke emotion and invite introspection. By integrating traditional mediums with innovative technologies, she transforms viewers from passive observers into active participants, sparking conversations about art, society, and our shared human experiences.

Hannah Kori blurs the boundaries between reality and illusion, reflecting the diversity of perspectives in society. She seeks balance between her own worldview and others' interpretations, using AI as an additional lens to reinterpret collective experiences. This process serves as a metaphor for her ongoing exploration of her relationship with art, constantly questioning her artistic process and the mediums she works with. Involving the audience as part of her creative process allows Kori to continuously challenge her personal relationship with the theme of estrangement.

Education

• Fine Arts Program, MK 24, Amsterdam, 2008–2011
  Comprehensive training in fine arts.

• Research at VU Medical Centre, Amsterdam, Psychiatry (Policlinic), 2014–2023
  Conducted under the guidance of Psychiatrist Sanne Thio, focusing on estrangement, mental health, and its impact on relationships and society.

• Oil Painting Course, Berlin School of Drawing, with Paola Ferri, 2020
  Intensive exploration of traditional oil painting techniques.

• Workshop: SPECTRUM – Sonic CodeSessions, January 2024
  Exploration of sonic art and coding techniques for sound-based creative projects.

• Workshop: Art and AI (Web3, Tooling), Aevtar Performs (Cibille Cavalli Baston), Galerie Wedding, Berlin, October 2024
  Focus on integrating AI with art practices using Web3 tools.

• AI Development and Tools Mentorship, with artist Portrait XO, 2024
  Ongoing support and guidance in incorporating AI diffusion tools into her art practice, focusing on creative experimentation and innovation.

Exhibitions

2023: Showcased at the Superfine Art Fair in San Francisco, earning the Teravarna Talent Prize in the abstract category.