Carolyn Hartmann

I'm an oil painter specialising in blending figurative realism with abstraction to explore the loneliness and cinematic atmosphere of urban life. My work delves into themes of identity, movement, and the hidden stories behind everyday experiences, creating a space where traditional techniques meet modern abstraction.

I attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and received a BA from Elmhurst University, along with a Master's degree in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy from the University of Manchester. After building a career as an arts professional for the past decade, I am now back to focusing on my first love: oil on canvas.