Yulia Hanansen Mosaic Sphere Studio: mosaics in Ann Arbor, MI


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Yulia Hanansen

Artist Biography
: Yulia Hanansen is a second generation mosaic artist and has been involved in mosaic making for years. Her Mosaic Sphere Studio, LLC is celebrating 7th year anniversary in 2008. The mission of the studio is to build public awareness about the quality of mosaics, and to exhibit the superb qualities of this technique. Mosaics are made for commission, or they can be purchased as ready-made pieces on-line or at the studio gallery. Along with mosaic artwork, the studio offers adult classes in mosaics, where a small group environment allows for thorough study of mosaic techniques and methods.

Ms. Hanansen’s latest works represent her fascination with cosmos and a connection of human beings to it. She is currently working with the layered glass mosaic technique, where tiles are not only glued next to each other, but on top of each other. Latest solo show “Crater Lakes: Imaginary and Real” featured images of the lakes created by the impact of asteroids into Earth’s surface.
Ms. Hanansen’s works have been exhibited in the galleries nationwide: Chicago, San Francisco, New York City, Mesa, just to name a few. She has also shown her artwork locally at Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids, MI, the Michigan Guild Gallery, Ann Arbor Art Center, Paint Creek Center for the Arts in Rochester, and the University of Michigan W.Robins gallery. Work has been collected by patrons in the USA (AZ, MA, NY, CA, IL, FL, GA, MI, TX, WA, OH, PA, NJ, OR), Russia, Lithuania, Uzbekistan, Israel, Australia, Italy and South Pole.

Education
: M.F.A., 2000, Columbia University. New York, NY. Printmaking/Digital Media.; M.A., 1998, University of Michigan. Ann Arbor, MI. Graphics.; B.F.A., 1996, Cooper Union. New York, NY. Graphics/Painting/Photography.

Ms. Hanansen has been trained in mosaics, large scale works, tapestry weaving,
and academic drawing by Yakov and Angele Hanansen.

Occupation

Mosaic Artist and Educator, Owner of the Mosaic Sphere Studio, LLC.

Exhibitions

Selected Solo Shows

Work is on continuous display at Mosaic Sphere Studio, LLC.

Nov 11-Dec 23 2005
"Impact: Crater Lakes, Imaginary and Real". Mosaic Sphere Studio, Ann Arbor, MI.
November 2002

"Future Myths of Space". Exhibition presented by Ann Arbor Art Center. Expresso Royale Cafe-Gallery, Ann Arbor, MI.

October 2002

“Stepping Into Space”. Michigan Guild Gallery, Ann Arbor, MI.

April 1999

“Terminal”. LeRoy Neiman Center for Print Studies Gallery. Columbia University, New York, NY.

February 1998

“Oasis”. W.Robbins Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.

April 1996

“Cousin Colors”. Cooper Union, New York, NY.

November 1995

“Evolution”. Cooper Union, New York, NY.
1980
“Works”. State Architect Union Gallery, Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
1979
First Solo Show. City Artist Building Gallery, Andizhan, Uzbekistan.

Selected Group Shows

March-April 2008
“Mosaic Arts International” juried mosaic exhibition, Miami, FL.
March-April 2007
“Mosaic Arts International” juried mosaic exhibition, Mesa Arts Center, Mesa, AZ.
February 2007
“MAPEI International” work was selected for MAPEI's 70th anniversary celebration. Show traveled to Las vegas, NV, Chicago, IL, and is on permanent display at MAPEI's headquarters in Milan, Italy.
January-February 2007
“Mardi Gras” Michigan mosaic artist group exhibition, Grand Rapids, MI.
April-May 2006
“Mosaics: Moments Captured in Glass ” mosaic exhibition at Ann Arbor Public Library, Ann Arbor, MI.
March 2006
“Beneath the Surface” juried mosaic exhibition, part of SAMA conference. High Risk Gallery, Chicago, IL.
March-April 2004
“Mosaics” show. Pfizer Company, Ann Arbor, MI.
February-April 2004
“Opus Veritas. Fragments of Truth”. Museo Italico, San Francisco, CA.
March-April 2003
“Print” show. Ann Arbor Art Center, Ann Arbor, MI.
March-April 2002
“Print” show. Ann Arbor Art Center, Ann Arbor, MI.
January 2002
Universal Warning Sign Design for Yucca Mountain nuclear waste storage facility. Barrick Museum, UNLV, Las Vegas, NV.
November-December 2001
Fine Arts Group Show. Ann Arbor Art Center, Ann Arbor, MI.
May-June 2000
MFA Thesis Show at Spice Factory Gallery, New York, NY.
March 2000
“Objects of Desire”. LeRoy Neiman Center for Print Studies Gallery, New York, NY.
January 1999
“Beyond the Surface”. Paint Creek Art Center, Rochester, MI.
August 1998
Group Show, Jadeite Galleries, New York, NY.
March 1998
“PROGRESS”. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
1996-present
Work is featured at Nassau County Museum bookstore, NY.
November 1996
Group Women Show, Russian Museum, Jersey City, NJ.
April 1995 & 1991
National Arts Club, New York, NY.

Awards

Teacher of the Year Award
Ann Arbor Art Center, Ann Arbor, MI, 2003
Best of the Show Award
“Print” show. Ann Arbor Art Center, Ann Arbor, MI. c.2002
Honorable Mention
Universal Warning Sign Design for Yucca Mountain nuclear waste storage facility. Las Vegas, NV. c.2002
LeRoy Neiman Fellow
LeRoy Neiman Center for Print Studies, Columbia University, New York, NY. c.1998-2000
Presidential Purchase Award.
Kingsborough, CUNY, New York, NY. c.1992

Publications

"Best of Mosaic Art" magazing, 2008.
"Include Mosaic Artist..." Ann Arbor News, Dec. 2007.
"Mosaic Art 2006", international CD portfolio of mosaic art, 2007.
"Ann Arbor Oberver", June, 2006.
"Mosaic Art 2005", international CD portfolio of mosaic art, 2006.
"SAMA Artists Collaborate" Groutline Magazine, V6 Issue 2, Spring 2005.
"Grand Rapids Press" "Mosaic Wall Honors Donors, Religions", January issue, 2005.
Mosaic Merchantile Online Gallery, 9/2003-Present.
"Ann Arbor News", "Color Her Delighted, 5/30/2003.
"Ann Arbor Observer", "Mosaic Sphere Opens on Ashley", May issue, 2003.
SAMA (Society of American Mosaic Artists" website Gallery.
"K Code Magazine", Italy, Dec. 2002
“Las Vegas Weekly”, “It’s About Time”, 6/6/2002.
“Ann Arbor News”, 4/6/2002, “Printmaking display both wild, colorful”.
“Photographer’s Forum” “Annual Student Photography Book”. c.1998

Membership

SAMA (Society of American Mosaic Artists), professional member, educational committee member.
Columbia University Alumni Association, member.
University of Michigan Alumni Association, member.
Cooper Union Alumni Association, member.

Mural and Installation Projects

2007
“Chippewa Creek ” 116 sq ft (8'x14.5', 2.44m x 4.42m) stained glass tile mural, Medina District Public Library, Medina, Ohio.
1999
“Terminal” gallery installation. LeRoy Neiman Center for Print Studies, New York, NY.

1998

Comic Opera Guild, Ann Arbor, MI. Stage designer for "Orpheus in the Underworld" 1998 season production.

1998
“Oasis” print work installation, W.Robbins Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
1993
“Forest”, mural in Gail Buckland Residence, Westfield, NJ.
1992
“Carousel” children’s boutique store. Austin St, Queens, NY. Mural.

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