Adrian Hanft
Printmaker · Animator · Designer · Artist
In their own words
It’s the closest I’ve gotten to representing the absurdity of human activity – we keep making the same mistakes over and over.
I collect material without always knowing what I’m going to do with it. It takes time for ideas to incubate.
The subject matter I choose is simple, ordinary moments that are easy to ignore.
When these moments loop they start to feel profound because they have no beginning or end.
I feel honoured when someone is inspired to try my odd activities.
Articles & interviews
- Hiding in plain sight: how do creatives find inspiration in everyday life?
The article explores how creatives find inspiration in everyday life, focusing on Colorado-based printmaker and animator Adrian Hanft. Through his use of mundane materials like receipts and stickers, Hanft demonstrates how observation and curiosity can transform ordinary objects into art. The piece reflects on the discipline of 'seeing' and the creative potential hidden in daily routines.
- Review of the Year 2025: Top 25 Moving Image
It’s Nice That’s annual roundup highlights 25 standout moving image projects from 2025, spanning animation, film, and experimental motion work. The feature celebrates tactile, analogue approaches alongside AI-assisted techniques, spotlighting creators like Catriona Drummond, Jack Sachs, and studios such as Blinkink and Plains of Yonder. The article reflects a year defined by curiosity about process and a renewed appreciation for physical materials in digital storytelling.
- Adrian Hanft Creates Stunning Animations on Receipts
The article profiles Colorado-based printmaker and experimental artist Adrian Hanft, who creates looping animations on old receipts and shipping labels. Using everyday consumer waste as his canvas, Hanft transforms mundane purchases into poetic motion studies. The feature highlights his open creative process and his encouragement for others to experiment with overlooked materials.