This innovation protects the health of artists, art restorers, collectors and significantly reduces the environmental impact of oil painting. Born in London, England, in 1986, hana's works have been exhibited in both solo and group shows, including her notable group exhibition, Migration, at a National Trust Property in Yorkshire, Middlethorpe Hall. Her works are held in both private and public collections and placrylic has received critical acclaim from Camberwell College of the arts and University of the Arts London. The Sustainability Editor of Vogue has also endorsed her innovative approach to sustainable art practices. With a deep commitment to creating art that bridges ancient techniques with contemporary sustainability, hana artist continues to expand the possibilities of what art can achieve, pushing beyond the canvas with both her conceptual vision and material innovation

A key reason for incorporating Sgraffito into her practice is to test the texture and versatility of the new mediums she invented—placrylic and placo. By carving into layers of these paints, Hana evaluates the viability of different plants’ potential for use as paint

hana also creates ‘plant bags’ — a commercial body of work, using AI to design flawless, surreal handbags adorned with placrylic-painted leaves. By painting the leaves with nature-based paint, hana explores the intersection of artificial perfection, sustainability, and organic beauty, creating a powerful dialogue on the coexistence of technology, nature, and the environment