Hannah Caprice is a contemporary printmaker based in Melbourne, Victoria. Caprice’s work features eccentric creatures searching for solace and belonging. These themes reflect on her background being raised in a cross-cultural household, where Caprice sought comfort in being an “adaptable misfit.” Her fantastical creatures are an ode to self-acceptance.

Caprice’s 2021 etching “Out of gas” focuses on an animal-machine hybrid, with the body of a car and koala combined with the back legs of an insect. This creature finds itself slumped on the moon, with a backdrop of the starry cosmos and the earth on the horizon. The surprising comparison of creature and setting conjure a sense of whimsy, encouraging audiences to read into the story behind this unexpected pairing.

Caprice has been listed as a finalist in several notable art prizes, including the National Capital Art Prize, Hornsby Art Prize and Geelong Gallery Acquisitive Print Award. She was the recipient of the prestigious Honours Fine Art Travelling Award by RMIT on completion of her degree. Caprice’s work features in the collections of the Gippsland Art Gallery, the Australian Print Workshop and Baldessin Studio and Press. Caprice’s whimsical prints capture a sense of wonder, making them a joyful find for any collector of printmaking.

For lovers of fantastical subject matter, Caprice’s “Out of gas,” is an endearing find.

Hannah CAPRICE (1981 - )
'Out of gas' 2021
etching and aquatint on paper
Edition of 20
Image Size: 22 x 35 cm
Dimensions: 26 x 39 cm
Signed: Signed, titled and editioned below image.
Comes with Letter of Provenance
Condition:Excellent:
(c) Hannah Caprice / Copyright Agency