Penny S. Hanscom
Some Assembly Required
2020
Textile
32 x 20 in.
Fair market value: $1285

Penny Hanscom paints with fabric. Her subjects range from humorous to serious, still life to social commentary. Whether creating a realistic interpretation of Rene Magritte’s quiet surrealism or a humorous statement on culture, her attention to detail and understanding of color and composition is evident. Hanscom’s landscapes in particular possess a persuasive sense of spatial depth not often seen in the fine fiber art. Hanscom's award-winning artwork has been exhibited both locally and internationally, including Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, the California State Fair, and numerous galleries throughout Northern California. She is represented in numerous private collections and the American River College Permanent Art Collection. In 2022, she exhibited in sixteen shows, including a one-woman show at the James Kaneko Gallery.