Elle Hanley

Elle Hanley is a multi-disciplinary American artist working at the intersection of photography, video, and AI-generated art. For over sixteen years, she has been constructing immersive visual worlds that blur the line between reality and imagination — equal parts cinematic, conceptual, and culturally attuned.

Her work is defined by atmosphere. Each image feels like a still frame from a larger myth: emotionally charged, fashion-inflected, and meticulously composed. Elle’s visual language explores identity, power, femininity, and transformation, often placing her subjects in environments that feel both surreal and intimately human.

Her work has been exhibited internationally in curated galleries, earning recognition for its bold aesthetic and distinctive narrative voice. Beyond the gallery space, Elle is sought after by musicians and authors for cover art that doesn’t simply illustrate a project — it defines it. Her collaborations translate sound and story into striking visual iconography, making her a trusted creative partner for artists shaping their public identity.

Respected within her community and collected by audiences worldwide, Elle continues to push visual boundaries through emerging technologies and traditional image-ma...

Art in Augmented Reality
Solo Exhibition, Artebinaria - June - July 2019

Aiether
Solo Exhibition, Axis Pioneer Square - December - January 2016/17

Elle Hanley
Solo Exhibition, Urban Light Studios - January 2015

LITOST
Solo Exhibition, Axis Pioneer Square - October 2014

Make Believe
Group Exhibition, Darkroom Gallery - October 2013

Alter Ego
Group Exhibition, The Kiernan Gallery - August 2013

In Bloom
Group Exhibition, Darkroom Gallery - July 2013

Self Portrait
Group Exhibition, PhotoPlace Gallery - May 2013

SKIN
Group Exhibition, Darkroom Gallery - April 2013

DISCOVERY
Group Exhibition, RAW Natural Born Artists Seattle - February 2013

Snap to Grid
Group Exhibition, Los Angeles Center for Digital Art - January 2013

Id - The Object of Self
Group Exhibition, Darkroom Gallery - September 2012

Both Sides of the Lens
Group Exhibition, The Kiernan Gallery - April 2012