Hallmark Ornaments by Becky Hottel

Few objects demand as much clarity at a small scale as an ornament, and Becky Hottel’s work shows a consistent understanding of that challenge. From 2009 Piano Prodigy to 2016 The Big Guy, Becky Hottel is credited with 35 distinct designs. The strongest recurring threads include Crayola, although the wider catalog also contains stand-alone pieces that broaden the portrait of the artist.

Crayola provides one of the clearest ways to follow the work; Ornaments such as 2009 Piano Prodigy, 2012 Baby Girl's First Christmas, and 2014 Always Remembered mark useful points in the chronology. Placed together, these ornaments form a useful visual record of how Becky Hottel interpreted both annual traditions and changing popular culture.