Artist Biography

Angela Hansen is a Canadian artist and educator based in the Okanagan Valley, working primarily in encaustic and clay. With a BDes from Emily Carr University of Art + Design and a BEd from the University of Victoria, she has developed a multidisciplinary practice that spans over two decades. Her work addresses urgent environmental and social issues of the Anthropocene, exploring the impacts of global warming and the complexities faced by modern women. Hansen’s installations and artworks have been exhibited across Canada and the United States, including “BREATH” at the Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art, “BRINK” at the Kelowna Art Gallery, and “CONSUME” at Vernon Public Art Gallery. Her work is part of the permanent collection at the Encaustic Art Institute and Museum in Santa Fe. In 2024, she received Juror’s Choice for “Spiral Pod” and curated the international exhibition Global Warming is Real, further establishing her voice in contemporary encaustic art.

Photo Credit: Deeper Image Photography