464 Dolores St.

Hanna Kojima Boyd

Hanna Kojima Boyd’s practice transforms the urban environment into a site of mystery and imagination, focusing on the interplay of light, reflection, and perception. Her work draws inspiration from fleeting phenomena, particularly the “molten windows” of city architecture—reflections on building facades that seem to flicker and melt under sunlight. Boyd describes these as portals to hidden worlds, using her paintings to explore the surreal and transient dimensions of these moments. 

Through layered compositions, she bridges observation with invention, creating images that hover between the real and the fantastical. Her ability to evoke the subtle magic of urban spaces invites viewers to reconsider the ordinary, drawing them into her vision of the city as a place of wonder and transformation. Her paintings balance precision and fluidity, offering a glimpse into the poetic possibilities of the world around us.