A sculptural project built from found material and reintroduced into the city
Operation Tumbleweed began with the act of collecting tumbleweeds from desert-adjacent environments, stabilizing them, painting them, and re-situating them within urban space.
Placed against streets, curbs, walls, utility infrastructure, and overlooked corners of Los Angeles, the tumbleweed becomes both out of place and strangely inevitable.
The project’s visual language grew from movement, contrast, and repetition
Hanrahan’s broader practice moves across fine art, graphic design, painting, sculpture, and digital media.
Over time, the series expanded through different colors, settings, and placements.
An artist book that gathers the work into a single visual narrative
The Operation Tumbleweed book extends the series into editorial form.
“This aspect of the LA art scene is truly captivating and enjoyable, with the artist showcasing a style that stands out like nothing we’ve encountered before.”— Julie G.
Artist Bio
Hanrahan has always said that art makes the world more livable. The more he creates, the more he discovers new meaning in the world around him.
Hanrahan comes from a multidisciplinary background in the arts. He attended art school for fine arts, painting, and graphic design, then shifted his focus toward digital technology and multimedia creation as computers became more widespread.
Today, Hanrahan maintains a private commercial art studio at Keystone Art Space & Gallery, a selective and curated art community that hosts several represented artists.
His multimedia background created opportunities for experimentation and allowed him to combine digital and traditional mediums into a unified visual style.
As a sculptor, installation artist, and painter, he creates pieces that examine modern life and the challenges society faces.
He develops concepts, plans projects, and executes full implementation regardless of topic, size, or scope.
He uses art to tell stories and explore identity, introspection, and societal commentary.
He continues to evolve through experimentation across multiple artistic disciplines.
Through each installation, painting, and exhibition, his work aims to challenge convention and encourage introspection.