Henry Hussey, Canopic, 2022 (framed)
Oil-based monotype, 76 x 56cm
Henry Hussey’s multi-disciplinary practice explores identity through a broad range of media including textiles, film, glass, ceramics, drawing and printmaking. Often intensely emotive and raw, Henry’s work, in his words, is ‘about taking unconscious thoughts and giving them permanence’.
The human body features prominently in Henry’s visual language in varying forms. Male and female torsos, heads, masks, and figurative vessels all represent different interpretations of self-portraiture. Through reflecting upon his own ‘different faces’, Henry is able to explore universal themes around mythology, symbolism, archetypal characters and the language of dreams in powerful imagery that often teeters between beauty and brutality.
This is one of a series of new oil-based monotypes made by Henry at Pilchuck Glass School, Washington, USA. In Henry's words, these new works encapsulate 'moments of expression'. To create the image, the artist drew with his fingers in ink onto a thick glass plate; damp paper was then laid upon top and both were run through a printing press. The resulting monoprints combine clarity of image with the artist's thumb and finger nail marks visible on the surface. Featuring the spiral which recurs throughout Henry's practice, the canopic jar was traditionally used by the ancient Egyptians during the mummification process.
Henry studied Textiles at Chelsea College of Art and the Royal College of Art. His work has been exhibited in London, the Netherlands, Hong Kong and New York and is held in collections worldwide. He has recently undertaken two artistic residencies in Italy at La Vallonea, Tuscany and Palazzo Monti, Milan. He is represented by Anima Mundi Gallery, St. Ives, Cornwall, who have regularly exhibited his work. Most recently, Henry has co-founded OSHS Projects and curated several group exhibitions at a temporary space in central London. We were delighted to present a selection of works on paper and sculpture in our July 2021 group exhibition Into the Light of the Present Day and are looking forward to presenting new monoprints by Henry at the 2022 Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair.
Oil-based monotype, 76 x 56cm
Henry Hussey’s multi-disciplinary practice explores identity through a broad range of media including textiles, film, glass, ceramics, drawing and printmaking. Often intensely emotive and raw, Henry’s work, in his words, is ‘about taking unconscious thoughts and giving them permanence’.
The human body features prominently in Henry’s visual language in varying forms. Male and female torsos, heads, masks, and figurative vessels all represent different interpretations of self-portraiture. Through reflecting upon his own ‘different faces’, Henry is able to explore universal themes around mythology, symbolism, archetypal characters and the language of dreams in powerful imagery that often teeters between beauty and brutality.
This is one of a series of new oil-based monotypes made by Henry at Pilchuck Glass School, Washington, USA. In Henry's words, these new works encapsulate 'moments of expression'. To create the image, the artist drew with his fingers in ink onto a thick glass plate; damp paper was then laid upon top and both were run through a printing press. The resulting monoprints combine clarity of image with the artist's thumb and finger nail marks visible on the surface. Featuring the spiral which recurs throughout Henry's practice, the canopic jar was traditionally used by the ancient Egyptians during the mummification process.
Henry studied Textiles at Chelsea College of Art and the Royal College of Art. His work has been exhibited in London, the Netherlands, Hong Kong and New York and is held in collections worldwide. He has recently undertaken two artistic residencies in Italy at La Vallonea, Tuscany and Palazzo Monti, Milan. He is represented by Anima Mundi Gallery, St. Ives, Cornwall, who have regularly exhibited his work. Most recently, Henry has co-founded OSHS Projects and curated several group exhibitions at a temporary space in central London. We were delighted to present a selection of works on paper and sculpture in our July 2021 group exhibition Into the Light of the Present Day and are looking forward to presenting new monoprints by Henry at the 2022 Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair.
Oil-based monotype, 76 x 56cm
Henry Hussey’s multi-disciplinary practice explores identity through a broad range of media including textiles, film, glass, ceramics, drawing and printmaking. Often intensely emotive and raw, Henry’s work, in his words, is ‘about taking unconscious thoughts and giving them permanence’.
The human body features prominently in Henry’s visual language in varying forms. Male and female torsos, heads, masks, and figurative vessels all represent different interpretations of self-portraiture. Through reflecting upon his own ‘different faces’, Henry is able to explore universal themes around mythology, symbolism, archetypal characters and the language of dreams in powerful imagery that often teeters between beauty and brutality.
This is one of a series of new oil-based monotypes made by Henry at Pilchuck Glass School, Washington, USA. In Henry's words, these new works encapsulate 'moments of expression'. To create the image, the artist drew with his fingers in ink onto a thick glass plate; damp paper was then laid upon top and both were run through a printing press. The resulting monoprints combine clarity of image with the artist's thumb and finger nail marks visible on the surface. Featuring the spiral which recurs throughout Henry's practice, the canopic jar was traditionally used by the ancient Egyptians during the mummification process.
Henry studied Textiles at Chelsea College of Art and the Royal College of Art. His work has been exhibited in London, the Netherlands, Hong Kong and New York and is held in collections worldwide. He has recently undertaken two artistic residencies in Italy at La Vallonea, Tuscany and Palazzo Monti, Milan. He is represented by Anima Mundi Gallery, St. Ives, Cornwall, who have regularly exhibited his work. Most recently, Henry has co-founded OSHS Projects and curated several group exhibitions at a temporary space in central London. We were delighted to present a selection of works on paper and sculpture in our July 2021 group exhibition Into the Light of the Present Day and are looking forward to presenting new monoprints by Henry at the 2022 Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair.
