Elianel Clinton is a photographer and director based in New Jersey, where he was born and raised. He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography and the Digital Image, with a minor in Art History, from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 2018. His work explores themes of identity, culture, and diversity, drawing deeply from his own multicultural background and life experiences. Elianel’s artistic vision is rooted in his commitment to exploring how personal narratives intersect with broader social issues, creating a space for marginalized voices to be heard and represented.
Over the years, Eli has collaborated with a diverse range of high-profile clients, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Converse, Coach, BuzzFeed, The Wall Street Journal, Kid Super, Theophilio, and Avant Arte. His photography has been featured in prominent publications such as i-D, Teen Vogue, Vogue Italia, W Magazine, Essence Magazine, Billboard Magazine and Rolling Stone Magazine. Eli's work has also been showcased in several notable exhibitions, including the Converse All-Star Pop-Up solo show, the Rockefeller Center Flag Project in partnership with Aperture, the Palm Photo Prize, Save Art Space's Whistling in the Dark, Culture Lab LIC's Pride Month, and Photoville. In addition to his commercial and editorial work, Eli is dedicated to fostering community and inclusion within the art world, constantly seeking new ways to engage audiences and tell powerful, untold stories.
Managed by:
Kyree Tyree
Select Publications and Clients:
Essence Magazine, Teen Vogue, Billboard Magazine, Rolling Stone Magazine, W Magazine, WSJ Magazine, The New York Times, The Washington Post, BuzzFeed, Bloomberg Buisnessweek.
Kid Super, WeTransfer/WePresent, Coach, Converse, Avant Arte, OVO Sound.
Exhibitions
2023 - Sounds and Colors of the Rainbow, Newark, New Jersey, US (group show)
2023 - ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals For America) Art Exhibit, Manhattan, New York, US (group show)
2023 - “Your 501® Story” - Levi’s x PhotoVogue, Digital (group show)
2023 – Civil Lights LGBTQ+ Art Exhibit, Newark, New Jersey, US (group show)
2022 – PhotoVogue Festival, Base, Milano, Italy (group show)
2022 – Creative Industry: The Alumni Journey at the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, US (group show)
2022 – Converse All Star Pop-up gallery, Manhattan, New York, US (solo show)
2022 – Palm Photo Prize, 10 14 Gallery, London, UK (group show)
2021 – Save Art Space “Whistling in The Dark”, Brooklyn, New York, US (group show)
2021 – Rockefeller Centers Flag Project in partnership with Aperture, Manhattan, New York, US (group show)
2021 – Culture Lab LIC pride month, Queens, New York, US (group show)
2018 – Photoville, Brooklyn, New York, US (group show)
Talks & Lectures
2022 – Artist Talk at The New York Arts Program, New York, US
2022 – Tribeca Film Festival, New York, US
2021 – Professional Practices in Photography @ TILT Institute for the Contemporary Image, New Jersey, US
2021 – Converse Discord Live, New Jersey, US
Residencies
2022 – PhotoVogue x Voice NFT Residency
Features
2024 – Billboard Magazine’s “Best Photography of 2024
2024 – Diversify Photo 2024 Photos of The Year
2023 – Teen Vogue - AfroPunk Street Style
2023 – PhotoVogue - Fearless
2022 – Vogue - PhotoVogue x Voice NFT Residency
2022 – Document Journal - Brotherhood & Sisterhood
2022 – Der Greif - Artist Feature
2021 – Der Greif - Guest Room: Lucy Pike
2021 – i-D’s February in A Photo
2021 – i-D’s March in A Photo