Slideshow by Maria Gomez
Students admiring the exhibit on the main floor of Alkek 
Students leaving positive comments about Michael Hannons work 
Hannon pays close attention to detail when doing his pop art 
Hannon giving students an up-close look into his work 
Mantises are an inspiration of Hannon and seen throughout his work 
Students getting to hold the pop up cards Hannon has designed 
Hannon uses calligraphy in his artwork 
Hannon revealed that his pop up cards started out as just for fun 
Through an interest in Persian and Chinese art, Hannon is able to create his art
Slideshow by Marcus Fowler
Artist and poet Michael Hannon 
Texas State Student viewing artwork by Michael Hannon Apart of a month long exhibit at the Alkek library 
poetry and artwork by Michael Hannon Apart of a month long exhibit at the Alkek library 
Artwork by Michael Hannon Apart of a month long exhibit at the Alkek library 
pop up card by Michael Hannon Apart of a month long exhibit at the Alkek library 
pop-up cards by Michael Hannon Apart of a month long exhibit at the Alkek library 
hand painted artwork and poetry by Michael Hannon Apart of a month long exhibit at the Alkek library 
Michael Hannon talking with Texas state student Sloan Shearar about his artwork. Shearar said ” I found Michael Hannon’s work so beautiful and creative. The pictures were so detailed and intricate.” 
Michael Hannon explaining his artwork to Texas state student Sloan Shearar 
a pop-up card by Michael Hannon Apart of a month long exhibit at the Alkek library. 
more pop-up cards by Michael Hannon Apart of a month long exhibit at the Alkek library 
Pop up cards by Michael Hannon Apart of a month long exhibit at the Alkek library 
by Michael Hannon Apart of a month long exhibit at the Alkek library 
various poems by Michael Hannon Apart of a month long exhibit at the Alkek library 
The High, Lone hill of Tara, by Michael Hannon Apart of a month long exhibit at the Alkek library 
Dreaming of dragons by Michael Hannon Apart of a month long exhibit at the Alkek library
Slideshow by Mattison Ditter
Michael Hannon got into his particular style of artwork because he “likes the style of calligraphy and Chinese artwork.” 
Up-close photo of Hannon’s pop-up work. 
You can find Hannon’s display on the 2nd floor of Alkek Library. 
The reflection of the bottom shelf. 
More photos of Hannon’s work. 
Hannon only learned how to write his name in college because of dyslexia. 
Calligraphy, artistry and poetry. 
Sloan takes a photo showing off Hannon’s amazing talent. 
A birds eye view of the artwork. 
It takes Hannon up to a day to complete a project, but depending on the project it could take more or less time. 
The dragon is a common Chinese symbol found in their artwork. 
Hannon shows a student his favorite pieces that are on display. 
A detailed shot of one of Hannon’s colorful pieces of work. 
Viewers can leave comments about the display. 
Dr. Julie Westerlund is on the Common Experience team and picked Hannon’s work because, “he combines three things: calligraphy, artistry and poetry. That’s what innovation is to me.”
Video story by Sloan Shearer
Video story by Yunuen Alvarado
