Hannah Kautto received an Associate in Fine Arts from Rochester Community and Technical College, MN, 2015. After graduation, she spent two years in Minneapolis, MN, working in a ceramic production studio. In 2018, she uprooted and moved to Missoula, Montana. In 2023, Hannah was a summer resident at the Clay Studio of Missoula. She also received her BFA in ceramics from the University of Montana, Missoula, in 2024. In 2025, Hannah was a long-term Early Career Resident at Northern Clay Center, Minneapolis, MN.
“My Work is rooted in exploring human connection and identity. I delve into the complexities of the human figure and language, constantly examining our relationship with language and the world around us. I often use imagery of letters, numbers, and words on my surfaces to reflect my relationship with dyslexia. Humans have complex communication systems interwoven by body language and written language. My work is a starting point for dialogue and reflection on how we interact with the world around us.”
