Artist Profile

hell hanna

Hell was born in Colombia and moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina in 2012, where she studied graphic design and developed her artistic style which she creates across different mediums, including illustration, tattoo’s, street art and commission artwork. She is a multimedia artist and her unique artistic style uses freehand abstract lines and ideas flowing from psychedelic universes and galactic space travel. Hell is now on a journey to captivate audiences with her daring use of neon colours, cyberpunk influences and ideas which almost certainly emanate from other worlds.

📑PRESS RELEASE: Hove Arts, May 2025 – Artists Open Houses

Hell Hanna: A Colombian Artist Bringing
Neon Cyberpunk Visions to Brighton & Beyond

From the vibrant streets of Buenos Aires to the artistic heart of Brighton & Hove, Hell Hanna, the artistic moniker of Helen Gómez, is poised to ignite the UK art scene with her electrifying creations. This Colombian artist, whose work pulsates with neon hues and cyberpunk sensibilities, will be arriving in Brighton on April 24th to participate personally in the Artists Open Houses event in May 2025.

Hell Hanna and her UK representative Ken Johnson, who trades under the name HK Artlabs, have been collaborating for the past eight years, since they first met in Buenos Aires while Helen was studying graphic design. After living in the Argentine capital for over 20 years, Ken returned to the UK in 2020, transforming a flat in Grand Avenue, Hove, into a gallery space dedicated to showcasing Hell’s ever-growing collection.

Hell’s art is a striking fusion of abstract lines, bold colours, and otherworldly influences. Across mediums like illustrations, tattoos, skate-art, and commissioned artwork, she crafts a unique visual language that speaks of sci-fi dystopias. Her daring use of neon colours, coupled with her clear inspiration from cyberpunk and sci-fi aesthetics, transports viewers to realms both familiar and fantastical.

“Her ideas almost certainly emanate from other worlds” Ken notes, hinting at the depths of imagination that fuel Hell’s creative process.

Since showing in the UK, Hell’s work has been gaining significant traction, with exhibitions and displays popping up in the Brighton and Hove area. 2023 saw her first international exhibition at the prestigious Brick Lane Gallery in London, solidifying her growing reputation on the global stage. Back in Buenos Aires, she’s a respected teacher, about to embark on her third season of workshops where she shares her passion for applying painted art to skateboards with aspiring artists.

The Artists Open Houses event in December 2024 proved a resounding success, prompting the decision for Hell to make the journey from Buenos Aires to participate fully in the AOH May 2025 event. Visitors can expect to see framed editions of her captivating ink and acrylics on paper, alongside a selection of her striking skateboard art.