"I want people to feel what I am doing - not just see what I am painting."
Henry Asencio
Henry Asencio's stylistic approach entraps the viewers desires and completely conceptualizes a feeling within the painting with the combination of figurative drama and spontaneous abstract backgrounds. His aggressive strokes and loose contemporary style blended with a perfect combination of classic figurative painting is almost reminiscent of the impressionists. Merging introspection and visual spectacle, Henry Asencio's personal investigations of femininity, spirituality and abstraction possess the power to transform todays ideals of elegance and contemporary sensuality.
"Painting for me is very cathartic and is the most articulate way for me to express my passion and internal dialogues."
A Bit About Asencio's Journey....
In 1996, Henry Asencio was sponsored by art supply company, Thayer and Chandler, which resulted in exposure in exhibitions as far as Germany and Paris. In 1998, Henry Asencios work was recognized in an art competition in Amsterdam, where he earned the prestige of being a first-time artist dually awarded with gold and silver medals in two separate divisions: self-portraiture in oils and work in acrylic medium. Excellent in his chosen discipline, Henry Asencio graduated with honors from the San Francisco Art Academy in 1999. Henry Asencio was even a chosen finalist in The Artists Magazine competion that same year, again for his work in portraiture.
Although Henry Asencio earned a living as a portrait artist early in his career, today he is more concerned with creating a mood and pushing the aesthetic rather than achieving a true likeness as the ultimate end. Henry Asencio refers to the current content of his work as sublime figures with aggressive application. Henry Asencio proclaims an admiration for artists who have chosen their own paththose who are inspired to follow their muse. This is the path Henry Asencio has chosen for himself as a fine artist. Inspired by the works of British artist Lucien Freud, the grandson of Sigmund Freud, Henry Asencio claims, his work of the flesh is unsurpassed. Henry Asencio is also motivated by the unbelievable vision, work ethic and unrelenting passion of Pablo Picasso. Other notable inspirations include Wilhelm de Kooning for making every stroke of the brush different, and Gustav Klimt for making decorative painting with integrity.
Henry Asencio paints from his studio in San Jose, California, inspired by women, life, experience and nature. Using life as a vehicle to produce his art, Henry Asencio's work translates an impulse into his own reality on canvas and other surfaces. Henry Asencio has recently begun to paint on board, as the surface is more resilient to his aggressive paint style. The artist prefers to work in oil as nothing compares to the richness and workability of the oil medium and it fits my technique perfectly. Henry Asencio's work is in such high demand, it takes him at least 9 months to complete an original.
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A Bit About the event THIS WEEKEND....
WHEN: Friday October 16th 5PM - 8PM
Saturday October 17th 1 PM - 5 PM
WHERE: Fascination ST. Fine Art Gallery 315 Detroit St. Denver, CO 80206
Call 303.333.1566 or email Info@Fascinationst.com for more information.
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303.333.1566
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