Henry Ascencio

“Abstract Expressionism” or “Abstract Realism”, Asencio's work cannot be pigeonholed by style or semantics. His open brushwork, sweeping color, use of texture and precise drawing skills have resulted in a body of work that has earned him international accolades.

In 1996, Asencio was sponsored by art supply company, Thayer and Chandler, which resulted in exposure in exhibitions as far as Germany and Paris. In 1998, Asencio's work was recognized in an art competition in Amsterdam. Asencio graduated with honors from the San Francisco Art Academy in 1999. He was a chosen finalist in an Artist's Magazine compettion that same year, again for his work in portraiture.

Although he earned a living as a portrait artist early in his career, today Asencio is “more concerned with creating a mood and pushing the aesthetic rather than achieving a true likeness as the ultimate end.” The artist refers to his current content of his work as “sublime figures with aggressive application”. He claims to be naturally drawn to paint the human figure for its timeless sensitivity” and he adds, “nothing inspires me more intensely than the female form.” Noted for the sensual vitality of his work that is striking and simple yet, sustain its integrity through the subtleties.” In the end, it is the impulsive approach to his art and the passion expressed in each Asencio painting that has the power to move the viewer and take on an identitly all its own.

Using life as a vehicle to produce his art, Asencio's work translates an impulse into his own reality on canvas and other surfaces. He has recently begun to paint on board, as the surface is more resilient to his aggressive paint style. The artist prefers to work in oils as “nothing compares to the richness and workability of the oil medium and it fits my technique perfectly.” He frequently works with live models or photographs. He will begin a painting with gesture drawing and then begin to mix color and apply the paint according to his temperament. Asencio applies the thick paint with a palette knife thereby transforming a traditional painting into one possessing his signature style.

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