*The photography utilizes no Photoshop enhancement and are without digital alteration in order to present a documentary approach of a raw image. Photographs are printed on metallic paper and displayed in silver aluminum frames. Every photograph comes in a limited edition of three.
Synopsis on Conceptual Still Life Photographs Containing Wine Glasses, Crushed Glass, Sea Glass, and Satin Fabric by Michael Hanna:
Conceptually, these works could be interpreted as contemporary mythological chalices. A fountain of youth...but with a catch. Broken glass has connotations with danger, yet the sparkling of the glass and liquid begs the recipient to take a sip...or even a gulp. The mythological drinks are hazardous to drink but simultaneously promise rejuvenation. In essence, I am creating my own sense of fantastical dichotomy between perception and reality.
These photographs are a conceptual scenario of becoming a superhuman. Chalices which are a conceptual commentary on vanity and seeking contemporary mythological glory of self-enhancement akin to replicating Ancient Greek heroes such as Heracles, Achilles, Atalanta, and Perseus.
I think glass is really fascinating. Besides being pretty, the substance has an element of enchantment along with a connection to nature. Glass is completely natural as the substance comes from the ocean and sand. Considering how much sand there is on the planet, having the use of glass as an energy source would be really interesting, if possible. Sand is almost limitless as there are entire deserts scaling thousands of miles filled with nothing but terrain of sand.
Glass is an enigma, an element of ingenuity which reflects landscapes, nature, our imaginations, and a charming of character. In crushed form, the material only appears even more beautiful as a substance of true character which has deep poetic implications. I could write a whole book about the beauty and attributes of glass.
