For Hallman, her art is in the process itself, which she regards as the essence of her work. One the surface, the work may appear simple. Yet there is considerable emotional depth inherent in the artist's multi-layered approach.
It is "Layers" she says, "That expose the passage of time. How somethings are covered up and how others are revealed. Each completed work possesses a unique history, in which the layers represent the way things were and the finished piece defines the way things are".