About
Andrew Henning is a Los Angeles based painter and Art Educator. Born in Los Angeles, he takes inspiration from the beauty that exists within the chaos of city-life, interplay between fabricated structures with the natural environment, old and new, light and time. There is a peaceful solitude and reflection on impermanence that resonate throughout the cityscapes, encouraging viewers to pause and connect with the frozen moments and consider the forces which created them. Solitude and connection often occupy the same space. Henning works from life and photographs, interpreting scenes and emphasizing characteristics, adding objects, people or lighting elements that enhance the narrative aspect of the work.
Artist Statement
“LA can be stylistically disjointed. For me, this forms a unique aesthetic mirroring the individuality of the inhabitants. Los Angeles, as an organism, is always under construction, being edited and revised, adapting and evolving. Buildings, cars, people, objects, signs, all work together to form a mood or personality. While I include familiar motifs like palm trees in the golden hour, or urban architecture with glimmering hills in the distance, I am most interested in scenes that contain unexpected beauty. Scenes that celebrate the past, tapping into the comfort of nostalgia while also acknowledging the relentless nature of progress.”