Hannah McMillan is a self-taught visual artist in Edmonton, in practice for 5 years focusing on acrylic and oil mediums, charcoal and ink – including public art fixations.
As an active exhibiting artist; with styles varying from portraits to abstracts and realism, understanding painting as a form of expression, this has burned a passion for public art that has carried her through majority of her life. Heavily influenced by human connection, music, and all things obscure, her ultimate goal for the upcoming years is to create more public art within Edmonton, and onward. To be able to provide and connect with communities, and collaborate with other artists is a motive with unspeakable value.
Being involved and collaborating in Art Shows, Group Gallery Exhibitions, and multiple Public Art Fixations, including Murals, Signs, and Public Art Sculpture Restorations and Paint Teaching Classes has provided me with extensive experience as an artist residing within Edmonton. Growing up around artists of many different styles has evolved me to become an eye of the arts, a experimentalist, and a grower by definition.
Hannah’s roots as an artist stems from a collective group of family, friends and icons. Being able to extend and connect with people through art with experimentation by practice is a risk worth taking. Showing courage and passion, please take your time and be open to what art can offer to you.
Group Exhibitions
2021 The Salon Series, Gallery@501, Sherwood Park, AB
2021 Online Abstract Series, Gallea, Montreal, QC
2021 Online Artists of Alberta Series, Gallea, Montreal, QC
2021 Transcendence, The Aviary, Edmonton, AB
2021 Devils Night, Origin Music, Sherwood Park, AB
2022 Signature Artists Series, ACUA Gallery, Edmonton, AB
2022 Coalescence, The Aviary, Edmonton, AB
2022 Peace And Love, The Aviary, Edmonton, AB
2022 24 Hour Party People, El Cortez, Edmonton, AB
2022 Annihilation, Sewing Machine Factory, Edmonton, AB
Art Shows/Events
2021 Brian Webb Dance Company 41st Annual Art Auction, Edmonton, AB
2021 Whyte Avenue Art Walk, Edmonton, AB
2021 Strathearn Art Walk, Edmonton, AB
2021 Louvre Mural Contest, Edmonton, AB
2021 Pop-Up Print Show, The Aviary, Edmonton, AB
2022 Brian Webb Dance Company 42nd Annual Art Auction, Edmonton, AB
2022 Next Act Artist Feature, Edmonton, Alberta
2024 Brian Webb Dance Company 44th Annual Art Auction, Edmonton, AB
Paint Nights
2024 Paint Your Heart Out, The Buckingham, Edmonton, AB
2024 Playboy Paint Night, The Buckingham, Edmonton, AB
2024 David Bowie Paint Night, The Buckingham, Edmonton, AB
2024 Behind the Art of Shumka’s Ukrainka, ACUA, Edmonton, AB
2024 Western Paint Night, The Buckingham, Edmonton, AB
Projects
2021 Larger Than Life (Mr. Chi Pig) – Mural, Edmonton, AB
Worked as a mural assistant with L.A.L.A. (Lacey and Layla Art) with roles of the production, execution, and online social media publications during the mural timeline. The Ken “Mr. Chi Pig” Chinn Mural titled “Larger Than Life” which was funded by the Edmonton Arts Council as a memorial mural, and is located on 10439 82 Ave. A monumental mural for the Edmonton punk and alternative scene.
2021 Pop-Art – Mural, Edmonton, AB
Completed a mural featuring a compilation of different pop-art inspired pieces. This mural gives a sense of creativity to viewers, and has lightened up a once darkened space in the building. It is located inside The Buckingham Bar on 10439 82 Ave.
2021 Pumpkin Painting Restorations – Public Art, Smoky Lake, AB
Completed paint restorations on pumpkin sculptures, revamping a public art fixation for the community. Smoky Lake is notoriously known for their Pumpkin Festival they hold year-round, which is very community driven and involved. The sculptures are a tourist attraction, located on Iron Horse, 246 W Railway Dr in Smoky Lake, AB.
2022 Automotive Indoor Sign – Mural, Edmonton, AB
Completed an indoor mural for “Accurate Automotive Calibration Services“ located on 7215 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton.
2022 Pink Gorilla Pizza – Patio Sign, Edmonton, AB
Completed a freestyle calligraphy patio sign for the restaurant, to help bring exposure to their backyard patio, located on 7018 109 St, Edmonton.
2022 Pysanky For Peace – Donation Art, Edmonton, AB
A charitable organized event that responded to the needs and interests of the Ukrainian community, working to support efforts with humanitarian aid and displaced families. A painted 6 foot tall pysanky (egg) was auctioned to organizations, business’, or schools. 100% proceeds went towards Humanitarian for Ukraine to aid refugees for the Ukrainian Canadian Social Services. Took place within Kingsway Mall, located on 1 Kingsway NW, Edmonton.
Future Exhibitions and Shows/Projects