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Yulia Hanansen


About Yulia Hanansen
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Yulia Hanansen was born in 1972 in Moscow, Russia. She lived in Russia, Uzbek Republic, Lithuania, New York City, Ann Arbor, MI, and is currently residing in a charming city of Baltimore, MD, USA. She is a second-generation mosaic artist and has been professionally involved in mosaic making since 2001. The mission of her Mosaic Sphere Studio is to build public awareness about the quality of mosaics, and to exhibit the superb qualities of mosaic techniques.  Mosaics are made for commission, or they can be purchased as ready-made pieces. Pieces include architectural installations, back-splashes, wall pieces, public and community projects. Along with mosaic artwork Yulia teaches mosaic art at the mosaic schools throughout the US and art foundations/printmaking at Towson University, Towson, MD.

Yulia is a recipient of numerous awards for her mosaic and printmaking artwork, including "Best in Show" prize at Mosaic Arts International, 2011.

Yulia's latest works represent her fascination with cosmos, creation of the Universe, and a connection of human beings to it. Her personal artwork uses layered glass mosaic technique, where tiles are glued on top of each other. This technique is about the infinity. Like in a brush-stroke painting, there is no end to a number of the brush-strokes that can be applied to the work surface. "Starscapes" series have been created in this technique. A solo show “Crater Lakes: Imaginary and Real”, done in a layered glass technique, featured images of the lakes created by the impact of asteroids onto Earth’s surface. Yulia also has a passion for more earthly subjects such as flowers, landscapes, and close-ups of nature. Her most recent show titled "Cosmic Powers Earthly Flowers" is a combination of cosmic and earthly themes.

Yulia's works have been exhibited in the galleries nationwide: Chicago, San Francisco, New York City, Mesa, Miami, Lake Oswego, just to name a few. 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, South Korea, and South Pole.
Education
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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
Artist and Educator, Owner of the Mosaic Sphere Studio, LLC.

Exhibitions

Selected Solo Shows

June 8-July 9, 2012
"Cosmic Powers Earthly Flowers", Cooperstown Art Association, Cooperstown, NY.
March 29-May 25, 2011
"Starscapes", CMS Gallery, Chicago Mosaic School, Chicago, IL.
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

October 2012
Showing "Fabric of the Universe", Towson University faculty show, Towson, MD
July 12-Aug 27 2012
"Terra Incognita", a 5-person group exhibition, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA.Showing "Starscapes" series.
Feb-March 2011
Mosaic Arts International, Mexican American Cultural Center, Austin, TX. Best in Show winner for "Jupiter:Great Red Spot" mosaic.
October-November 2010
"Art in Pieces", Mystic Art Center, Mystic, CT.
October 2010
"New Work", Towson University faculty show, Towson, MD.
October 2010
Mosaic Arts Group Show, Smith Museum of Stained Glass, Chicago, IL.
July-August 2010
Mosaics on Cape Cod, International mosaic exhibition
April-June 2010
"Flights of Fancy", Ciel Gallery, Charlotte, NC.
March-July 2010
Mosaic Arts International, Smith Museum of Stained Glass, Chicago, IL.
December 2009-February 2010
Second Annual National Arts Program exhibition, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD.
August 2009
“Every Bit of Sole” group mosaic exhibition, Holland Area Arts Council, Holland, MI.
July 2009
“Reconnecting 2009” at Work Gallery, Ann Arbor, MI. "Moebius Drive" wins Viewers' Choice Award.
June 2009
"Cutting Edges: Contemporary Mosaic Art", international fine arts festival and the largest mosaic arts show in US, Lake Oswego Center for the Arts, Lake Oswego, OR.
Jan-Feb 2009
“Imaging Universe” Slusser Gallery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
Sept-Dec 2008
“Inspired by...” Du Pont Gallery, University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA.
Sept-Nov 2008
“Little Bits of Sole", University of Michigan Taubman Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI.
July 18-August 8 2008
“Reconnecting 2008: 2nd Annual Alumni Show” Slusser Gallery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
March-April 2008
“Mosaic Arts International” juried mosaic exhibition, Miami, FL.
June 2008
“Mosaic Train” permanent group installation of mosaic works. Children's hospital of Michigan, Detroit, MI.
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. Best of Show award.
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 and Grants


Best of Show Award
For "Jupiter: Great Red Spot" mosaic. Mosaic Arts International 2011 exhibition. Austin, TX.
Golden Paint Brush Award
For "Great Lakes Ecosystem" mural. Award is given for an outstanding public artwork in the city of Ann Arbor, MI. c.2009.
People's Choice Award
For "Moebius Drive" mosaic. Award is given for an outstanding artwork in the University of Michigan Alumni Show, Ann Arbor, MI. c.2009.
Ann Arbor Public Schools grant
to create "Habits of Mind" 16-panel installation, using help of Scarlett Middle School students, Ann Arbor, MI, 2007.
Teacher of the Year Award,
Ann Arbor Art Center, Ann Arbor, MI, 2003.
Best of 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, Books, and Articles

"Breakout! Your Pathway to Success", book by Britt Hammer Dijcks, a chapter on Yulia Hanansen's work, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 2010.
"Mosaic Art Now", an article in the international mosaic art magazine, 2010.
"Mosaic Art 2007", international CD portfolio of mosaic art, 2008.
"Yulia Hanansen", front cover and an article in a "Groutline" newsletter of the Society of American Mosaic Artists, summer 2008, V9 #3.
"An Inspiration to All", "Stained Glass News", by Julie Bishop Day, 2008.
"Inspired by... Contemporary Mosaics and the Historical Tradition", University of Mary Washington press, 2008.
"Mosaic: Finding Your Voice" book, by Britt Hammer Dijcks, 2008.
"Stunning New Art at the Gardens", Matthaei Botanical Gardens publication, University of Michigan, summer 2008.
"Best of Mosaic Art" magazine, 2008.
"The Medina Sun", January 10, 2008 issue.
"Artistry at Medina Library", "Acron Beacon Journal", Dec 2007.
"Include Mosaic Artist.." Ann Arbor News, Dec. 2007.
"Mosaic Art 2006", international CD portfolio of mosaic art, 2007.
"Ann Arbor Observer", 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 Mercantile 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 and Organizations

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

Mural and Installation Projects

2008
“Great Lakes Ecosystem” 8-panel mosaic mural designed for University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Made possible with the help of volunteers. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
2008
“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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