Hallie Maxwell

Biography

Hallie Maxwell is a Japanese American interdisciplinary artist based in Idaho. She works with installation, audio, video, drawing, and performance. Maxwell graduated with a BA in Art from California Lutheran University in 2019 and is currently in the Visual Arts MFA program at Boise State University. Maxwell is a recipient of the International Sculpture Center’s 2023 Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award. She has participated in Artist in Residence programs at Cove Park, Surel’s Place, and MING studios. Maxwell is a descendant of survivors of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Her work studies themes such as generational trauma, loss, and disconnection from cultural identity.

“Having a studio in the Surel Mitchell Live-Work-Create District allows me to continue my practice and connects me to a vibrant arts community. Moving to a studio in Garden City will be a beneficial transition post graduate school. More importantly, I wish to be a part of the community in the LWC District and participate in events such as First Friday. Surel’s Place saw the potential in me before any other arts organization in the Treasure Valley. I hope to have the opportunity to further these connections by having my studio practice in one of the Surel’s Place LWC studios.”