Hannah-Lee in her studio at 203h Karangahape Road. by Tim D.
Hannah-Lee Jade Turner
Hannah-Lee Jade Turner, born Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, is an accomplished textile artist and designer.
Her journey with using waste as a creative material began at the tender age of 5 when she participated in the Trash 2 Fashion competition, focused on waste reduction art.
Throughout her artistic endeavors, Hannah-Lee approaches her work with an enchanting childlike wonder, exploring the enigmas of the universe, and nurturing a profound respect for the ancient earth.
Her close connection to her surroundings and deep ties to her place of origin greatly influence her artistic philosophy. Hannah-Lee's art and design process is profoundly shaped by her reverence for nature and a sense of belonging to her environment.
Central to her artistic vision is the commitment to creating experiences and pieces that embody ethical and ecological principles. By keenly observing the natural world around her, Hannah-Lee channels the phenomena she witnesses into her creations, thus infusing her works with the essence of the world's wonders.
A 2 part approach Garments + Installation
Focussing on genderless silhouettes that can be tailored to any body, for any purpose - from dense forest to electric dance floor - each garment foregrounds movement, colour, and joy for the human body in its many natural environments. Our pieces are equally at home on the intrepid urban explorer to the curious forest trekker.
Drawing on the Japanese principle of wabi-sabi, a worldview that centres on the beauty of imperfection and the wisdom in natural processes, we use this concept to lead our ethos in fashion, encouraging appreciation over perfection and long-term care for well-made garments.
Aiming for ecological design, Hannah-Lee Jade experiments with various approaches such as alternative sourcing, including post-consumer (repurposed) textiles and deadstock (leftover or unsellable) fabrics. Check the story of each item to find out how your garment came to life.