Haley Hasler: Origin Stories

Fort Collins artist Haley Hasler’s work has long centered on self-portraits, with the artist presenting herself in various guises—from mythological figures to modern mother. In her newest body of work, she turns her gaze outward, painting friends and family, particularly women, in elaborately staged and theatrically lit settings. These portraits blur the line between fantasy and reality, evoking historical portraiture while exploring the tension between empowerment and vulnerability. Hasler’s figures, named after goddesses and mythical beings, invite viewers to question the roles women inhabit and the stories they tell.