Education
Hanly was educated in Palmerston North but was withdrawn from secondary school before matriculating. After graduating Hanly travelled to Europe and attended classes at the Chelsea School of Artist
Hanly was educated in Palmerston North but was withdrawn from secondary school before matriculating. After graduating Hanly travelled to Europe and attended classes at the Chelsea School of Artist
Hanly"s parents had organised a hairdressing apprenticeship for him. During this time Hanly took night classes and then enrolled as a non diploma student at the University of Canterbury School of Fine Arts. Hanly returned to New Zealand in 1962 and accepted a position teaching drawing at the University of Auckland School of Architecture.
Hanly continued to paint until his retirement in 1994.
Hanly completed a number of large public murals at Auckland Airport, The University of Auckland School of Architecture and the Aotea Centre. Hanly was also responsible for the Peace Mural on the corner of Karangahape and Ponsoby Roads in Auckland.
Hanly was also commissioned by Sir Miles Warren to paint "Rainbow Pieces" for the Christchurch Town Hall in 1971.