Hansen challenged himself to create art using unconventional
materials (dandelion puffs, matches, live worms, hamburger grease) and
canvases (a stack of Starbucks cups, his torso, bananas). The resulting
time-lapse videos of his creative processes are his meta-art, showing
that art is action, not just results.
Through an integrated view of what
sparks creativity, Hansen has devoted himself to teaching others the
approaches to creativity that have changed both his outlook and his
artistic endeavors.
Hansen has just started a new project via Kickstarter, inviting people to share their stories of overcoming limitations with him.
Anyone who calls him at 651-321-4996 and tells him their story will become a part of the work, the creation of which is watchable on a live feed.