Hope Wallace is an artist, graphic designer, and maker of things with a diverse background in creative direction, marketing, and product design. Holding a BFA in Graphic Design & Art from Defiance College, she has built a career that merges visual storytelling with hands-on craftsmanship.

 

Hope’s professional experience spans executive leadership, design, and education. She most recently served as the Executive Director of LC Nature Park near Fort Wayne, Indiana, and has previously worked as the Executive Director of the Wassenberg Art Center in Van Wert, Ohio. Her career also includes roles as an Art Director at Bittersweet, Inc., a Graphic Designer for Sauder Woodworking, an instructor at Defiance College, and a Toy Designer for The Ohio Art Co.

 

Beyond her leadership roles, Hope continues to freelance in graphic design and interpretive signage, providing creative solutions for a variety of clients. Her work has reached both domestic and international markets, with designs ranging from ceramic music boxes to mugs and tableware.

 

Deeply inspired by nature, Hope intricately examines and expresses the unique qualities of flora and fauna in her work. She creates hand-carved ceramics and kinetic sculptures using found and natural materials, bringing movement and personality to her pieces. Currently, she is expanding her sculptural practice while fostering creative collaboration through art exhibitions, workshops and commissioned work.