Invention Paintings

hana artist’s invention paintings, created using the innovative medium Placrylic, reflect a union between artistic tradition and cutting-edge sustainability. By employing the Sgraffito technique, hana etches into layers of paint, revealing complex textures and hidden colours beneath. Each invention painting is a deep exploration of how Placrylic, a sustainable paint medium, performs under rigorous artistic conditions

Placrylic itself is a hybrid, versatile medium that can act like oil, gouache, tempera, acrylic, and watercolour, ensuring both artistic flexibility and environmental consciousness. This key feature enhances the narrative behind each painting, imbuing it with a sense of responsibility toward both the environment and the future of art materials

The term Sgraffito, historically linked to African and Italian art, refers to the process of carving or scratching into a surface to expose a contrasting layer beneath. In her work, Hana reinvents this ancient method by using it to test the durability, texture, and overall functionality of her self-invented Placrylic medium

In Hana’s invention paintings, viewers witness the interplay of multiple layers of paint that bring out intricate designs and abstract forms. The vibrancy of the exposed pigments showcases the richness of the plant-based Placrylic paint, allowing each scratch or mark to unveil a different facet of the composition. As the layers are scratched away, they reveal the tension between depth and surface, order and chaos. In some instances, bold, sweeping lines contrast against finely etched, meticulous detailing, a visual metaphor for the balance between creative control and the organic flow of nature. The earthy green tones commonly seen in her work further connect it to the natural world, reinforcing the medium’s sustainable ethos

Beyond the technical mastery, these works carry a significant conceptual depth. Each painting is an experiment in material innovation, designed not just to create striking visual effects but also to assess the viability of Placrylic for broader use by artists

Hana’s process involves pushing the medium to its limits, seeing how it responds to different conditions—whether that be through layering, scraping, or creating fine details in doing so, she creates a visual dialogue between the work itself and the material it’s made from, allowing the viewer to contemplate not just the art but the medium behind it