ABOUT HANNAH

Originally from Massachusetts, Boston University College of Fine Arts graduate Hanlon relocated to Atlanta in 2006 for graduate studies in design at Portfolio Center.

In 2019, after working in design, Hanlon began drawing again. In 2020 she debuted at Spalding Nix Fine Art in a solo show with a series of cross-hatched extra fine India ink aquatic creature drawings and a grid of 25 photorealistic colored pencil drawings of beetles.

In her most recent body of work, Hanlon uses colored pencil to explore Southeastern flora and fauna. Through her drawings Hanlon encourages the viewer to consider the biodiversity and beauty of one’s own backyard. Using collected plant specimens, pinned insects, and her own video stills/photography as visual reference, Hanlon draws upon her design background to create unlikely moments driven by color, dynamic composition, and detail to celebrate the beauty and wonder of familiar species.

CV & EDUCATION

Art Papers, 2023
Spalding Nix Fine Art, Ensemble Show, November 2022 (solo)
MOCA GA Auction, 2022
Spalding Nix Fine Art, Ensemble Show, November 2021 (group)
Spalding Nix Fine Art, Ensemble Show, November 2020 (solo )
Swan Coach House, Little Things Show, November 2020 (group)
Zuckerman Museum of Art, Archived Collection, 2019
Paideia Art Visions, 2018 (group)
Freelance Graphic Designer/Illustrator, 2014-2019
Modern Atlanta, Featured Product Designer 2015
Hannah Cross Ltd., Founder & Textile Designer 2014
Seed Award Winner, Logo Design 2011
Iconologic, Senior Designer 2009-2014
Portfolio Center, Associates Degree Graphic Design 2007
National Print Show, 2004
Boston University, BFA Graphic Design 2004