Hanako
‘Comparing yourself to others, seeing and hearing about what other people are doing. There's always that questioning “Am I doing the right thing? Am I doing enough? Is what I'm doing important enough?”. I wish it didn't exist. That's my dream.’
Using a poetic and diaristic approach to documentary style photography, Hanako’s multifaceted practice looks to find moments of beauty and stillness within the everyday, while weaving narratives that reflect upon identity as both an individual and in relationship to those around her.
Recognising art as a powerful conduit for human connection, Hanako uses photography and bodies of work as catalysts for conversation, introspection, and observation. Through her work, Hanako hopes to spark contemplation or imagination, invite viewers to engage deeply, and evoke an appreciation for the nuances of the diverse yet shared human experience.
Hanako Müller is young emerging photographic artist based in Naarm, Melbourne. She recently completed a two year Diploma of photographic studies at Northern College of the Arts in Preston.
Over the past year Hanako has presented bodies of work in group exhibitions; ‘Halfway Where’ at Work In Process and ‘Sightlines’ at No Vacancy Gallery.