Ane Crabtree is a multifaceted visual artist, painter, costume designer, and documentarian whose work delves into the intricacies of human emotions, distorted realities, and the sense of place. Her contributions to the film and television industry are marked by her innovative designs for projects such as The Handmaid's Tale, The Sopranos, Westworld, and Masters of Sex.
Crabtree's approach to design is inspired by the landscapes of reality, alchemy, nature, and direct documentation, allowing her to transcend the boundaries of the real and convey emotions to the audience through her work.
As one of Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People in Business in 2018, Crabtree's work has been recognized for its ability to evoke the apocalypse. Her visual storytelling is deeply rooted in her rural Kentucky upbringing and her Okinawan heritage.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Crabtree has been a vocal advocate for social justice, speaking at the United Nations in support of the METoo movement.
Throughout her career, Crabtree has received numerous nominations and awards for her work, including three Emmy Awards and four Costume Guild Awards. She has also been featured in various documentaries and film projects, including A Word After a Word Is Power and The Last Thing He Wanted.
Crabtree's first solo exhibition, "Designs for Dystopia," showcased her sketches, designs, and inspiration from The Handmaid's Tale at the SCAD Museum of Fashion and Film. Her work has also been exhibited at various pop-up exhibitions, museums, and art institutions, including the National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian Museum and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Upcoming projects include a group exhibition at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Denmark and a collaboration with filmmaker Liam Young for the National Gallery of Victoria Museum's Triennial.
