About Me

Hannah Alberts throwing a pot on the wheel

My sculptural work involves an exploration of architectural forms, imagination, and play. I create wheel-thrown forms from stoneware clay that are assembled and joined to create imagined sites, buildings, tools, and objects. I hope my sculptures invite the viewer to consider an imaginary context or function, be it commonplace or fantastical. I am influenced by my love of industrial and functional architecture and science fiction.

I also enjoy making functional ceramics, creating simple contemporary forms, carved textures, and brightly colored glazes. The technical challenges and experimental nature of glaze mixing and testing is a joy to my methodical and science-loving brain.

I was raised in San Antonio, TX with my two brothers by an artist father and doctor/quilter mother. I painted from a young age and studied studio art at university (though my degree was in physics). I’ve had a few careers over the years, but my love of art and science has been a throughline that keeps me engaged and curious.