Hanna Van Aelst

Hanna, a basket maker and sculptor based in Tipperary, draws inspiration from the rural landscape around her. Guided by locally abundant willow, she crafts pieces that highlight the material's natural strength and solidity. Each strand of willow used in Hanna's work is cultivated and harvested on her own land, integrating the growing process into her creative journey. Over the past decade, she's meticulously curated beds of various willow varieties, considering bark colour, vigour, and natural habitat, shaping a sustainable and deeply personal approach to her craft.