About this Event
"The Gilded Hours" | Solo Exhibit by Hannah Robinett
"The Gilded Hours" references the historical tradition of the 'Book of Hours'—medieval manuscripts created to provide structure and devotion through daily life. In this series, the word 'Gilded' refers not only to the physical application of gold leaf but also to the act of elevating ordinary time. By illuminating these moments of reflection, the title suggests that the time we spend in quiet stillness and self-examination is, in itself, the work of restoration.
Come check out Hannah Robinett's stunning solo exhibit, "The Gilded Hours" and experience her unique artistic vision.
about the artist
Hannah Robinett is a Brooklyn-based artist primarily focused on works on paper with paint and gold leaf. Her practice examines themes of order, repair, and the emotional process of renewal. Robinett’s work has been exhibited internationally in both group and solo exhibitions in London, Paris, Berlin, and New York City. She is on the Board of Directors of Arts Gowanus, a non-profit advocating for artists in Brooklyn. Robinett worked as an interface designer in New York City for fifteen years, an experience that has shaped her approach to structure, precision, and visual composition. She lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.
artist statement
"The Gilded Hours "borrows the devotional framework of medieval manuscripts but marks a shift toward an intimate personal reflection within a contemporary practice. I have been studying the techniques of illuminated manuscripts for nearly a decade, discovering a guide to devotion through quiet stillness and deliberate ritual. In these works, the repetitive act of screen printing and the slow application of gold leaf become a way to physically manifest that internal quiet.
My newest body of work in this series is inspired by the Book of Hours, which served as a primary text for private meditation in the late Middle Ages. While my pieces reflect the richly illuminated pages of these historical volumes, I substitute the traditional context with vulnerable, personal reflections. Through this intentional and labor-intensive practice, I transform the intangible—time, ritual, and memory—into a tangible visual record, utilizing the manuscript’s structured layout as a container for human experience.
Centuries have passed since the origin of these manuscripts, and while the world has changed drastically, the human desire for order amidst chaos remains constant. By navigating the complexities of my own lived experiences, I allow each work to become a space where stillness, clarity, and renewal can emerge. In articulating these tensions, I visually offer viewers a place where contemplation, grounding, and renewal can coexist.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
W83 Ministry Center, 150 West 83rd Street, New York, United States
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