ARTS Southeast is pleased to host ON::View Artist-in-Residence

Hannah keats

may 5th - june 5th, 2026

Special Events

Meet & Greet: TBD

Artist Talk: Wednesday, May 27th, 6pm at ARTS Southeast

Project Finale: Friday, Jun 5th, 2026, 5 - 9PM in conjunction with Starland First Fridays

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Hannah Keats is based in Tallahassee, Florida, where she focuses on creating biomorphic sculptural paintings and installations, inspired by nature and science fiction. Keats recently received her Masters in Fine Art for Studio Art from Florida State University, and is currently diving into her connections with marine ecosystems through sculptural paintings. Keats has been recognized by the Nature Conservancy for her work with shark conservation, and was selected as part of Fresh Squeezed 9 at the Morean Arts Center. She will open her first museum solo exhibition Bradbury Art Museum at Arkansas State University. Beyond her love of painting and her academic achievements, Keats is an avid rock climber and mountain biker. When Keats is not working in her studio, she can frequently be seen rock climbing or exploring nature with her partner and their two dogs.

ABOUT THE PROJECT:

During her residency, Keats will build off her current research to create an immersive installation for viewers that fosters dialogue about humanity’s interactions with technology and the natural world. Through a combination of digital printing, collage, laser cutting, and painting, Keats constructs sculptural paintings that mimic the forms of coral and fungi to build immersive environments for viewers which system from her response to the natural world, and aim to create a sense of awe. These pieces will switch between small paintings and lenticular prints to larger spatial interventions that go from the wall to the floor, allowing the work to enmesh viewers in a space completely. By integrating the methods of world-building used in speculative fiction, Keats aims to construct immersive environments that allow viewers to explore the boundaries between artificial and organic systems.

Follow along on Instagram: @onviewresidency and @hannah_keats