Jessica Hannah

Interdisciplinary Artist
Natural Perfumer
Curator

About

When I was very young I stayed for a week with my grandparents in southern Missouri. Their home was a scratch and sniff book. The front walk was lined with mint, the guest bedroom smelled of my grandma's Avon perfume, the kitchen- coffee, the bathroom- strawberries, the living room- freshly mown hay. The massive stretch of hilly land behind the house was an earthy base note.

Nothing ever was or ever will be, except right this moment. Yet, aroma can keep us in the present while simultaneously reeling us into the past. Isn't that the funny thing about scent? Aromas travel unfiltered into the Limbic system, the warehouse of memories and emotions, which is why we instantly remember or feel or respond to aroma. At one point in our evolution, humans were face down, smelling the world. The eyes were second to the nose.

My work wants to interact with your senses or maybe I just want to share a good story, or question consumption without throwing it in your face. Or maybe I keep working because I can't stop dreaming of that mid-century modern chair whenever I am longing, so I keep making till I dream of something else.

My goal is to engage others beyond a "look and leave" experience. I perform. I curate. I teach. I blend natural perfumes.

When technology allows, you will be able to smell this page- a blend of Orange Blossom, Clementine, Oak Moss, Sandalwood.

jessica@jessicahannah.com

Projects

Shirley McHenry: Robotic Housewife

Showroom No.6

The Living Room

The Dressing Room

Performance Portfolio

LINGER Natural Perfumery

LINGER Natural Perfumes and Body products

What products does Linger offer?

Linger Natural Perfumery has three signature scents available in perfume and body products.

Dear Clementine: a sweet floral love letter with notes of clementine, orange blossom & sandalwood.

Fresh Citrus: like standing is a citrus grove in full bloom with notes of yuzu, jasmine and fir needles.

Amber Balsam: a calm warm aroma with notes of bergamot, vanilla, frankincense, and labdanum.

Where should perfume be applied?

Perfume can be applied on your arms, back of the hands, neck, cleavage and even your hair.

Are they safe?

With any perfume or cosmetic, ALWAYS test the product on a small patch of skin. If you are sensitive, stop immediately. Consulting a physician is always wise prior to starting a new cosmetic.

How can I get a custom blend?

Linger Perfumes offers workshops for custom personalized blends. Or for a private session contact Jessica Hannah. jessica@jessicahannah.com

LINGER Natural Perfumery Workshops

Create a personalized natural perfume at this 2 hour workshop. We will sample oils from around the world including: Bulgarian Clary Sage, Egyptian Jasmine, French Balsam Peru, Italian Bergamot and many more. You will pick the unique combination of oils to be blended into your very own perfume. Blend multiple combinations in additional bottles to add to your natural perfume wardrobe, or give them as gifts.

$35 per person, includes your .25 fl oz perfume. Additional blends at the workshop are $20 per bottle. Workshops are limited to 4-6 people and can be held at my location or your space. Reserve your spot by contacting Jessica at jessica@jessicahannah.com

Upcoming workshops: TBA

Contact Jessica to schedule your next girls' night, bachelorette party, men’s social, mother/daughter night, or birthday party. Give a gift certificate for a workshop.

Questions? Contact Jessica Hannah at jessica@jessicahannah.com

What is Natural Perfume?

Natural perfume is blended with only natural essences from plants, resins, roots, leaves, bark, flowers and fruits. These aroma blends are highly sensual, capturing the unique individuality of the person wearing the blend. Since natural perfumes do not contain synthetic extenders or artificial chemicals, they will last about two hours on the skin. So keep your natural perfume with you to reapply through the day. Take these reapplication moments to reflect inward, inhale the aroma and recognize how you are connected to this precious world and universe.

What people are saying about the workshops and their perfume blends:

"I can't wait to do this again! There are so many combinations to try."

"I am really digging having a personal scent. I feel spoiled."

"I kept getting little whiffs of myself when the breeze caught my nostril and thinking I smelled like the kind of person I want to be: calm and peaceful and a little bit private."

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EDUCATION

Institute of Aromatic Studies, San Francisco CA 2009

MFA Interdisciplinary Art and Media, Columbia College, Chicago IL 2008

BFA Film Studies, Webster University, St Louis MO 1998

Theater School, De Paul University, Chicago IL 1994-1996