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<p><em>Adoration</em></p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio</a></p><p>2004 Fine Art Limited Edition<br /><br />Size: 36 x 30 inches<br /><br />Throughout art history a man’s reverence for his female muse has been etched on cave walls, carved in stone, painted on canvas and written in volumes. The fascination with feminine deities, goddess iconology and pure love for a woman as reflected in art has endured for centuries. And it continues to endure. Contemporary painter Henry Asencio is acclaimed for his exquisitely beautiful and introspective renderings of the female figure. In each of his works of art, Asencio portrays women with dignity and an aura of mystery. Asencio’s “Adoration” pays homage to his ultimate inspiration. The profile captures the complexities and dichotomies inherent in all women. She serves to inspire us to contemplate the power of her essence and to celebrate her very existence. Layers of paint build the substance of this work, reflective of the many layers which comprise the woman – nurturing and tender, yet wrought with potent wisdom and resilient strength. Amid his striking color palette, Asencio’s figure is posed with her hand placed gently on her shoulder. A tender yet strong sense of confidence and acceptance is silently expressed. A quiet pose juxtaposed against a flurry of color and texture serve to convey the artist’s passionate intent. Asencio’s “Adoration” is a tribute to centuries of admiration and the commanding influence of a woman’s presence in our minds, in our hearts and in the very fabric of life itself.<br /><br /><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Adoration
<p><em>Afternoon Light</em></p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio</a> </p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p>Size: 40 x 30 inches</p><p> Contemporary painter Henry Asencio continues his legacy as a master in the art of delicate figure studies. Asencio’s works possess a refined sophistication as a result of the fine balance between visual accuracy, an accomplished abstract painting technique and his execution of artistic insight. It is this unique synthesis that continues to fascinate fine art collectors, critics and aficionados alike. “Afternoon Light” is a simple yet convincing composition that remains true to Asencio’s hallmark of portraying sensual mystery and visual beauty. Delicately poised and hidden beneath a veil of her crimson hair, Asencio’s muse is gently revealed and quietly reserved. The artist is loyal to his pursuit of portraying the natural beauty of his subjects. He eloquently communicates his artistic intentions through the use of minimal color, light and shadow. The figure’s intrinsic beauty emanates with a subtle elegance born of Asencio’s masterful use of the afternoon light to create the style and mood for this painting. A simplified palette of shades of azure and crimson serves to fuse the figure into the background, thereby adding an illusionary quality somehow necessary to sustain the figure’s anonymity. These subtle tonalities create an ambiance of quiet reservation and ultimately, an exquisite sensory experience when viewing this beautiful work of art. </p><p> <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Afternoon Light
<div align="justify"> <em>Ascending</em></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio</a></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><span class="smdesc">Fine Art Limited Edition </span></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><span class="smdesc">Size: 40 x 30 inches</span> </div><p> Contemporary painter Henry Asencio continues his legacy as a master in the art of delicate figure studies. Asencio’s works possess a refined sophistication as a result of the fine balance between visual accuracy, an accomplished abstract painting technique and his execution of artistic insight. It is this unique synthesis that continues to fascinate fine art collectors, critics and aficionados alike. “Afternoon Light” is a simple yet convincing composition that remains true to Asencio’s hallmark of portraying sensual mystery and visual beauty. Delicately poised and hidden beneath a veil of her crimson hair, Asencio’s muse is gently revealed and quietly reserved. The artist is loyal to his pursuit of portraying the natural beauty of his subjects. He eloquently communicates his artistic intentions through the use of minimal color, light and shadow. The figure’s intrinsic beauty emanates with a subtle elegance born of Asencio’s masterful use of the afternoon light to create the style and mood for this painting. A simplified palette of shades of azure and crimson serves to fuse the figure into the background, thereby adding an illusionary quality somehow necessary to sustain the figure’s anonymity. These subtle tonalities create an ambiance of quiet reservation and ultimately, an exquisite sensory experience when viewing this beautiful work of art. </p><p> <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Ascending
<div><em>Azure</em></div><div> </div><div>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio</a> </div><div> </div><div>2009 Fine Art Limited Edition</div><div> </div><div>Size: 36 x 24 inches</div><div> </div><div>The sophisticated, sensual elegance of Henry Asencio’s artistry incites our appreciation for beauty and our yearning to discover its essence. </div><div><br /></div><div>Although stunning at first glance, upon closer inspection we realize that Asencio’s paintings are a visual embodiment of his ideas and artistic motivations. His compelling images explore conscious and unconscious themes amidst the symbolic content in his art. His messages are ones of beauty, nobility of the human spirit and our collective struggle with transcendence. </div><div><br /></div><div>Asencio’s mastery of the female form and ability to use color and abstraction to express emotion are testament to his refined artistic talent. His work entitled “Azure” is a perfect illustration of this communion of color and form. </div><div><br /></div><div>Surrounded by the empty lightness of the blank canvas, a beautiful woman emerges from the abstract wreckage. Loosely draped in a richly colored azure cloth, she stands confident, yet modestly covered as if ready to bare her soul.</div><div> </div><div>The artist’s use of minimal color in this electrifying composition serves to make a more profound statement. Mesmerized, our eyes are immediately drawn to her statuesque pose. She epitomizes sensuality, forever preserved as if immune from the ravages of time. Through the artist’s choice of posture and expression, we are also able to sense the underlying strength of her spirit. </div><div><br /></div><div>Like all great art, its true power lies in the ability to preserve beauty and illicit an emotional response. Henry Asencio’s masterful portrayals accomplish this through the technique and unique vision.</div><div> </div><div><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE! </a></div>

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<p><em>Beholding</em></p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio</a> </p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p>Size: 40 x 30 inches</p><p> A face is more than just a physical manifestation of genetics or biology. It is the facade that masks the mind and the soul. It is soft and beautiful, it is fragile and powerful. One’s face can tell countless stories. Henry Asencio’s “Beholding” is a quiet and sensual portrait of self-examination and reflection. Through style and composition, the artist takes us up close and personal to behold and embrace the person within. A state of bliss pervades artistic intent as the figure in this image gently caresses her face. Abandoning appearances for what lies within and what lies ahead, Asencio’s composition makes a statement of the importance of self-reflection and the quest for inner beauty. Through light and color the figure emerges from the darkness to shine in quiet reverie of acceptance and inner peace. The nurturing grasp of her face symbolizes ones need to nurture spiritual growth and embrace change. No fears, no regrets the looking glass serves as but a reflection of time: past, present and future. Asencio’s “Beholding” invites you to look beyond the visage, to what will surpass a mere external existence. </p><p> <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Beholding
<p><em>Bliss</em></p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio</a> </p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition</p><p>Size: 20 x 16 inches </p> <p> “Bliss” is a powerful word with even more powerful connotations. Defined as “a state of profound spiritual satisfaction, happiness or joy”, bliss is a seemingly elusive state of being sought by us all. Yet, bliss can be experienced in an instant, if only we were prepared to surrender to it more often. Henry Asencio’s portrait of “Bliss” is a unique departure from his more ambiguous, figurative abstractions, as here he chooses to paint with more clarity and focus. Powerful in its complex simplicity, the artist is captivated by the momentary state of nirvana experienced by his muse. Head back, embraced in her own arms and cloaked in pure white, she takes a deep breath and becomes the personification of complete surrender, peace and spiritual joy. Perhaps in the execution of this work Asencio, too, has found his bliss.</p> <p>For Asencio’s dedication to his artistic journey is a continual process of seeking. He finds his bliss in his aspiration to paint. He opens new worlds with the eyes of his creative spirit and uses paint and brush to translate his ephemeral visions. And in the end, he shows us that perhaps bliss really is as simple as finding a new way of seeing, thinking and being. </p> <p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE! </a></p>

Bliss
<p><em>Celebration</em></p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio</a> </p><p> Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p>Size: 32 x 22 inches</p><p>Friendships are essential to a woman’s identity. The bond between two women can be as strong as it is delicate. In his latest painting, contemporary artist Henry Asencio sets out to capture the essence of this unique and life affirming bond between two women through color, form and style. Lovely, mysterious and evocative, the figures embrace each other with delicate strength. The women are poised, as if teetering in a moment of connection and liberation. Throughout this painting, Asencio’s women exemplify the epitome of the freedom to be oneself in the presence of another. Dramatically, contrasted in color they harmonize as they begin to intertwine in developing a bond with their bodies and spirit. A harmony and balance permeates in his painting, not only within his figures, but in contrast of texture and mood. Asencio’s power to communicate unspoken messages of loyalty, love, secrets and salvation is evident here, as is his “Celebration” of the special bond of sisterhood. </p><p> <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Celebration
<p><em>Chaos</em></p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio </a></p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition</p><p>Size: 20 x 15 inches</p><p>Day and night, sky and earth, rain and shine, male and female, yin and yang — these complementary opposites are at the very core of life and existence. Take away science and biology, enter the human spirit, and we find a miraculous, albeit mysterious, phenomenon of a perfect union between man and woman. From the beginning of time we have relied on this mystery for the survival of our species.<br /><br />Artist Henry Asencio’s introspective works of art ponder such mysteries of spirit. Renowned for his paintings of the female form, the artist expands his visual repertoire in his most recent work to pay tribute to both masculine splendor and the strength of its female counterpart. The explosive pose of Asencio’s female muse in Chaos is juxtaposed against the unyielding stance of the male figure in Resolution to serve as a commentary on the passionate and poetic “Dance of Polarity” that plays between the sexes. The artist’s choice of color further enhances the visual power of this pair of images. Like fire and ice, his bold yet complimentary palettes of intense reds and sobering blue hues create a dynamic balance amidst the Chaos and Resolution, respectively, as the dance ensues.<br /><br />Like the inexplicable connection between a man and a woman, Asencio invokes his artistic prowess to render a union of form and beauty. Together, these works become more powerful than the individual. Together, they transcend that which one cannot achieve alone. </p><p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE! </a></p>

Chaos
<p><em>Comfort</em></p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio</a> </p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition</p><p><span class="">Size: 22.5 x 30 inches</span></p><p>Once again demonstrating his mastery of color and realism, contemporary painter Henry Asencio introduces the second image of his “Golden Light Series”.  In this collection, the artist continues to explore the idea of conveying emotion through the minimal use of color and the concurrence of light and dark.</p><p>And less is more, indeed.  Expertly utilizing a color palette reminiscent of Renaissance art, Asencio chooses neutral and warm yet ultimately radiant tones of sienna, ocher, and amethyst.  His masterfully layered application of oil pigment creates a natural luminosity that allows him to achieve delicately powerful effects in this work.</p><p>Asencio’s “Comfort” depicts a beautiful woman embracing herself in quiet serenity.  For this image, the artist chose to pose his muse in the fetal position.  Often used symbolically, this posture serves as a metaphor for healing, transformation, awakening, or rebirth.  Her legs are soothingly pulled against her body; her hair gently cascades as she drops her head to her knees and her arms reach out to engulf her entire being.  She is safe and finds comfort from within herself that perhaps may even have its origins from another dimension.</p><p>Through composition and color Asencio is able to skillfully convey the unspoken truths of body language.  And in spite of his sensually simple imagery, he weaves spiritual tales of inner beauty, hope, and strength into each work of his art. </p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE!</a>

Comfort
<p><em>Contemplation</em></p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio</a></p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition</p><p>Size: 30 x 24 inches</p><p>Edition Size: 195</p> <p> Master Asencio’s greatest artistic fulfillment augments as he studies the internal fortitude articulated in the female form. In his newest painting, Contemplation, Asencio identifies the dual essence of femininity — meditation and action.</p> <p>The artist executes thick, abstract brushstrokes that becloud her form in a protective cocoon. The soothing pigments of blues and whites envelop her in a meditative affection. And yet, breaking forth from the layers of diaphanous azure, she extends outward to embrace the light upon her flaxen hair and warm skin.</p> <p>Her contemplation peers beyond the superficial to the complexity and abstraction of the soul, compelling honesty, engagement, and time. Asencio identifies his subject’s need for space and losing herself in thought. As she retreats into the peace we all find within ourselves, an inner strength resonates outward to renew and enrich her life.</p> <p>Asencio’s artistic sensibility aligns in communion with his subject in her elemental state. Reaching to the solace within, she ardently embraces external chaos. She welcomes what may be with a resource found only in her deepest self. </p> <p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Contemplation
<p><em>Dawn</em> </p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio</a> </p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p>Size: 40 x 30 inches</p><p> The work of contemporary painter Henry Asencio has the ability to capture and captivate at the same time — his viewers, his subjects, and himself as well. This captivation is not only about visual beauty, but it is equally profound in spirit and emotion. Asencio claims to be spiritually moved by the mere execution of his paintings, each work of art becoming an epiphany of thought and idea. “Dawn” is just such a work of art. Loosely etched into the background of the painting the artist writes, “Relish in the dawn of the past.” Perhaps Asencio is referring to a sudden understanding of past events or the enlightenment that comes with growth through past experiences or maybe just referring to new beginnings. At its inception, Asencio claims he had no intellectual interpretation for this image, he was merely fascinated by the pure beauty of this pose. Capturing a glimpse of a woman in the midst of the dawn of a new day he encapsulates simple serenity with color and light. Using white to symbolize purity and renewal, his palette is simple yet profound. Compositionally, the anonymity of the figure lends power to a universal message. Whatever its underlying meaning, if any, the essence of “Dawn” is pure beauty and simplicity, which is captivating in and of itself. </p><p> <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Dawn
<p><em>Day Dream</em></p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio</a> </p><p> Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p>Size: 30 x 30 inches </p><p>Acclaimed for his sensual figurative paintings, contemporary artist Henry Asencio continues to merge his own dreams and visions into artistic inspiration and visual fantasy with his latest work titled, <em>Day Dream</em>. Amidst the glow of the rising sun, Asencio’s muse sits delicately in a contemplative pose consumed in thought or reverie. Asencio’s choice of frantic hues serves to reflect a secret, burning desire. Has she awoken from a dream or yearning to awaken a dream of her own? Dreams are nothing more than wishes. The power of one’s daydreams or the passive thinking of quiet, subconscious desires is the basis in which great things can transpire. For what is a work of art other than a dream or a daydream expressed within a formal aesthetic. Henry Asencio’s artistic talent lies within the power of his own subconscious translation. And just as he shares his beautiful visions with us, we are empowered to contemplate the fulfillment of our own hopes, wishes and desires. </p><p> <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Day Dream
<p><em>Embrace</em> </p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio</a> </p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p>Size: 31 x 15.5 inches</p><p>Proving himself as one of today’s most prolific and accomplished young artists, Henry Asencio presents yet another image from his <em>Sanctuary</em> <em>Series</em> - a group of contemporary figure studies that speaks of poetic situations and dreamlike states. <em>E</em><em>mbrace</em>, appropriately titled, is a delicate image of a woman embraced in her own arms. Asencio’s masterful use of coloration, shadow and abstraction unite to suggest a retaliatory expression of silent retreat and quiet reflection. Beyond the beauty, strength and vitality of Asencio’s chosen subject, an aura of ironic isolation overpowers the composition. As if seeking an emotional fortress within oneself, the artist consciously chose a tighter composition to articulate a heightened sense of intimacy while visually communicating a feeling of enclosure - or perhaps, a desire to escape emotional asphyxiation? Asencio insists that this work is not about one woman’s circumstance, but a universal state of mind familiar to those ever in need of self-reflection and quiet reverie. The resulting image is one that questions the very nature of what is present and what is absent. The artist’s intention to exude a powerful yet sensual undercurrent amidst a commentary of seclusion ultimately gives birth to a visually profound and truly beautiful work of art. </p><p> <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Embrace
<p><em>Emerging</em></p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio </a></p><p> Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p>Size: 40 x 40 inches</p><p> In today’s world the demands on women are many and their responsibilities are sometimes overwhelming. Career woman, homemaker, nurturer, wife, mother, lover, beauty queen – she may find herself drowning in the sea of society’s expectations to be all things, to all people, at all times. Henry Asencio’s powerfully sensual image titled, <em>Emerging</em> is about rising above this chaos and celebrating a woman’s individuality. Emerging from the layers of responsibility, societal pressures and self-doubt; every woman has the power to find her own naked truth. Poised in a symbolic yoga asana known as the “cobra”, her head and body arch gracefully up into a powerful backward stretch as if hailing the heavens for inner strength. Calm and tranquility pervade as she reunites herself with pure consciousness and, like a snake, sheds the unnecessary layers of her existence in preparation for renewal and growth. Amidst a sea of blue frantic color, she emerges from the chaos. Relaxed and in control, her body is smooth and supple as if raising her head above the water to breathe. Her innate female powers of intuition and wisdom liberate her spirit as she denies outside appearances and expectations. She sets forth her own ideals for a life well lived – on her own terms. Ultimately, it is Henry Asencio’s reverence for the female spirit that emerges beautifully and sensually in this exquisite work of art. </p><p> <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Emerging
<p><em>Endeavor</em></p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio</a> </p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition</p><p>Size: 30 x 20 inches </p> <p> (Pair with <em>Transition</em>)</p> <p><em>“The model should only serve the very private function for the painter of providing the starting point for his excitement. The picture is all he feels about it, all he thinks worth preserving of it, all he invests it with.” - Lucien Freud</em></p> <p>Contemporary painter, Henry Asencio has become revered for his intuitive, abstract figurative works. “Endeavor” and “Transition” compromise his latest diptych. Aptly titled to reflect the artist’s distilled approach to painting his figures, these two paintings reveal the impulsive nature of the artist.</p> <p>This spontaneous approach, encouraged by Asencio’s immediate mood and reaction to the moment is what separates his work from other figurative painters.</p> <p>By simplifying detail in his subjects, less focus is put on defining the figure and more emphasis is on the emotion, color, and texture. Asencio successfully executes the profound effect of sacrificing detail to illicit our imagination. For what is our imagination but the ability to form a mental image of that which is not visible to our eyes but triggered by emotion?</p> <p>The artist states, “With the freedom of our minds we can experience the reflection of light. That compels a collage of dynamic brushstrokes born of my passionate use of color. Massive amounts of paint create a universe of abstraction, sensuality and pivotal tangents that represent my contemplation of memories and the complexity of life. As it swept through me, a textured mist seemed to resonate a memory of a loved one sought and lost. It was as if I was caught in an undulating web to evoke the essence of this passion with sensuality and vigor.”</p> <p>Asencio’s work has always been an introspective, spontaneous expression of emotion. He takes the essence of what he feels and translates it to the canvas. And these paintings are a beautiful testament to the artists dedication to the fusion of abstraction and naturalism and the resulting poetic balance. </p> <p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE!</a> </p>

Endeavor
<p><em>Enlightenment</em></p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio</a> </p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition</p><p>Size: 40 x 25 inches</p><p>In his spiritual quest to reach far beyond paint and canvas, Henry Asencio’s abstract figurative works speak to the viewer on many visceral levels. Deep and powerful in artistic intention, much of Asencio’s work is about change, growth, and the revelation of the human spirit.</p><p><em>Enlightenment</em> is a work of art that exemplifies times of growth, when the inner voice rings clear with a message of understanding in an ever changing world of chaos. Asencio’s desire to seek evolution within his art allows his spirit to create and his figures to replace his thoughts and words.</p><p>The artist’s muse is poised as if to contemplate a new-found consciousness. The white sheet gently falling from the figure is used to suggest the casting off of layers of limitations and outside influences to embrace truth. As he renders her body, contemplates her thoughts, and paints furiously to expose her very essence, we are captivated by his ability to awaken our soul’s enlightenment. Asencio’s paintings, like any spiritual journey, are an unique and highly personal experience.</p><p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE! </a></p>

Enlightenment
<p><em>Epiphany</em></p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio </a></p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p>Size: 20 x 24 inches</p><p> The masterful paintings of young artist Henry Asencio are a poignant collection of contemplative works that bring forth a depth of spiritual reflection amidst the stunning figures and abstract backdrops that serve as the vehicle for his narrative. Born in times of solace when the inner voice rings clear with messages of growth, redemption and enlightenment; Asencio puts paint to canvas and allows his spirit to create and his figures to replace his thoughts and words. Deep and powerful in artistic intention, much of Asencio’s work is about contemplation and revelation of the human spirit, yet the appeal of his paintings lies in the pure visual splendor of his sensual imagery. <em>Epiphany</em> is a work that exemplifies these characteristics. Giving direction to his artistic notions and providing clarity in an ever changing world of chaos and outside influences, Asencio’s muse is poised as if to lunge forward to embrace a new conception of self-acceptance. The white sheet gently falling from the figure is used to suggest the casting off of layers of limitations and outside influences to embrace a sense of freedom and ultimately, a true joy of life and living. </p><p> <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Epiphany
<p><em>Eternity</em></p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio</a> </p><p> Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p>Size: 40 x 30 inches</p><p> Edition Size: 195 </p><p>It is the human condition to ponder the notion of eternity; the eternal nature of the universe, the prospect of eternal life and the hope for eternal happiness. Science, religion and philosophy alike have struggled to reconcile the notions of this abstract, yet very real idea. Perhaps it is best left a mystery. But as we contemplate time and its elusive and puzzling character we are forced to reckon with the very nature of our existence. It is an endless search for meaning, purpose and fulfillment. Contemporary artist Henry Asencio has earned a reputation for his integration of abstract speculation within his own abstract approach to painting. His lucid, beautiful figures exist amidst chaotic placement of color and texture that are divine in and of itself. In the end, the artistic is acting on the creative impulses of his soul. We relate because these creative impulses move through each of us and through the world that we create. In Asencio’s <em>Eternity</em> seductive hues of scarlet and crimson engulf his figure as she emerges from the light. Color pulsates like blood pumping through the heart, a vertibale life force. Her raven hair drapes across her eyes, perhaps symbolically, as the raven has often symbolized knowledge and divine providence. A delicate spattering of blue falls around her as if to cleanse, purify and refresh. Yesterday, today and forever - is there a distinction? According to Henry Asencio, one’s existence, like an image captured in a work of art shall remain timeless and eternally beautiful. </p><p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Eternity
<p><em>Evening’s Embrace</em> - Study</p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio</a> </p><p> Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p>Size: 22 x 17 inches  </p><p>A beautifully executed drawing has the power to convey an artist’s talent in the most pure and obvious way. Using only a single tool and the movement of the artist’s hand, line and form converge to bring a unique vision into focus. The most elementary of art forms, a drawing is the basis for most master works of art, yet can become a work of art in and of itself. Contemporary painter, Henry Asencio’s series of charcoal studies serve to prove this notion. These drawings are more than the essence of a painting, they are equally simple and complex works of art. Masterfully executed, Asencio’s loose, abstract painting technique is apparent in his drawings. Even in the absence of the explosive color in his paintings these works remain impulsive and dynamic. In spite of a flurry of lines that suggest movement, Asencio is ironically able to capture the sensual stillness signature in all of his compositions. Simple in color, yet complex in his use of light and shadow his drawings possess rich dimension and powerful sensuality. Asencio’s soft, heavily shaded modeling of figure and form is reminiscent of master draftsman Leonardo DiVinci’s “Sfumato” technique. A technique utilizing the blurred outline and mellowed colors of a composition to allow one form to merge with another while artistically striving to leave something to the imagination. And ultimately, it is the imagination of artist and viewer that has the power to transform seemingly simple lines into a work of art. Henry Asencio’s drawings are a testament not only to the artist’s talent but the underlying intrigue of his entire body of work.</p><p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Evening's Embrace (Study)
<p><em>Fire</em></p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio </a></p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition</p><p>Size: 30 x 40 inches </p><p>Edition Size: 195 SN, 25 AP, 10 PP</p><p>Constantly changing, fierce yet captivating, Asencio’s <em>Fire</em> embodies the element’s essence. Untamable, consuming, powerful but pure, fire is both beautiful and dangerous. Its form constantly moves and evolves. It destroys the old and lights the way for the new.</p><p>The intellectually creative fire that consumes master contemporary artist Henry Asencio inspires his innovative approach, causing his masterpieces to exude energy. They alluringly call forth emotions and thoughts, rendering his female figures relatable yet unattainable. The female form emits perfection, but unbeknownst to the viewer, Asencio masterfully, and ever so slightly, skews the proportions to achieve this effect. Each carefully placed yet spontaneously abstract brushstroke slowly nurtures the painting from mere embers to a full blown flame.</p><p>In <em>Fire</em>, the artist combines classic and abstract approaches, fostering a delicately balanced “solace in the midst of chaos”. The chaos perceived from the movement in the subject’s vivid hair and her vermilion garment’s abstract strokes allude to the element’s volatile nature. She throws her head back in a strong, confident, and independent posture. Yet, Asencio wisely complements this silhouette on an azure background inspired by the calm, cooling waters of the Pacific.</p><p>Master Artist Asencio encourages others to pursue life confidently and to break the restraints of convention. <em>Fire</em> inspires boldness, taking risks, and adding a new level of energy to every aspect of life. Whether one prefers to emerge reborn from the ashes, or actively rise up to “fight fire with fire”, the inexplicable powers of nature challenge one to live with passion, strength, and determination. </p><p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE! </a></p>

Fire
<p><em>Golden Aura</em></p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio</a> </p><p> Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p>Size: 24 x 32 inches</p><p>Edition Size: 195 </p><p>Color is a powerful, visual force that has the ability to affect us on a psychological level. Artists use color to create a mood, a feeling or even express an idea in a work of art. However, great works of art can be created with very little color. And this in itself can have a profound artistic effect. A monochromatic painting is one that is created using a singular color palette and its respective tints and shades. Using a range of tonality to build up form and create a composition is by far one of the greatest artistic challenges for a painter. Contemporary painter Henry Asencio takes on this challenge in his <em>Golden Light Series</em> in which the artist studies the separation of light and dark. And in Asencio’s minimalist effort he shows how less can be so much more. <em>Golden Aura</em> is the first image in this new series. Some believe there are colors that emanate from our very being. Hues that reveal the language of our soul. This “aura”, the invisible halo that surrounds us, is unique to each individual. As a figurative painter, Asencio’s mastery of painting this unseen phenomenon is foremost in distinguishing his work from other artists. In <em>Golden Aura</em>, Asencio fills his canvas with varying tones of crimson infused with ochre in his effort to extract the inner beauty of his muse. Bold, yet subdued, she radiates a warm sensuality apart from her temporal existence. The diving golden energy emanating from this exquisite work of art succeeds in capturing her soul and our attention. </p><p> <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Golden Aura
<p><em>Haven</em></p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio</a> </p><p> Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p>Size: 30 x 16.5 inches</p><p> Edition Size: 195 </p><p> The visual poetry of contemporary artist Henry Asencio continues its quest to paint the words of the human spirit. With his signature soulful insight and sensual beauty, Asencio creates more than just stunning works of art, he is the translator of profound emotion and individual grandeur. Asencio’s <em>Haven</em> is a simple, yet powerful image with a message of quiet resolve. He depicts a solitary figure demurely poised in stillness. Frantic color serves as the backdrop as his muse shines before the chaos of her past. Her arms crossing in a gentle embrace, she peers out through the soft cascades of her raven hair. She is ready to face the future. With stoic-confidence, she has found a safe haven within herself, for herself. She is her own shelter, refuge and safety as she faces life’s next challenge. Resting in the moment, she is ready to accept what is without looking back. She has survived and readies to forge ahead. Welcome to Asencio’s <em>Haven</em>. See the beauty and feel the triumph of the past, present and future. </p><p> <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Haven
<p><em>Illumination</em></p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio</a> </p><p> Fine Art Limited Edition</p><p>Size: 30 x 40 inches   </p><p>Like a breath of fresh air, contemporary painter Asencio shares his soulful artistry in yet another exquisite painting. <em>Illumination</em>, as the title and imagery may suggest, speaks of ones’ spiritual quest for enlightenment and truth. A simple palette in content, yet complex in execution, Asencio fills the canvas with intense passion. With the artist’s signature use of color as metaphor, we are transported to a poignant space of personal growth and reverie. Permeating the background of this work is a seemingly frantic aura of the sun. Hot and fiery, yet filled with life-giving energy that supercedes its danger, therein lies the power to transform. Draped in crimson, Asencio’s muse reclines in the foreground as if ready to emerge from a long slumber. The effervescence of her skin sparkles against the darkness that had previously engulfed her. As she faces the light, shadows of doubt dissolve. With quiet trepidation, she is ready to embrace the truth. The quest beings, as we search for that which enlightens our life and clarifies our souls. The truth lurks inside each and every one of us. Sometimes all we need is a little light to shine to open our hearts and minds - and then we, too, will be illuminated. </p><p> <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Illumination
<p><em>Inspiration</em></p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio </a></p><p> Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p>Size: 30 x 16.5 inches</p><p> Edition Size: 195 </p><p>Henry Asencio’s masterful interplay of composition and soulful insight serves his art like words to poem. The artist is inspired not so much by what he sees but how he sees it. His paint and brush are but a conduit to a deeper meaning and higher level of consciousness. His resulting visual poetry continues to captivate and command our attention. In his work titled, <em>Inspiration</em>, Asencio’s muse is posed with her back facing the viewer. Her arms stretch overhead as if liberated somehow. Seemingly, she gently turns her head to look back at that which is left behind. Figuratively, Asencio paints a statement of redemption and hope: freeing ourselves of regrets, forgiving our failures and rejoicing in our triumphs. And ultimately, accepting the past as the foundation for our future. It has been said, “Make a present of the past and give something to the future.” Be inspired by Asencio’s <em>Inspiration</em> and paint your own future with beautiful, sensual colors of redemption, acceptance and hope. </p><p> <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Inspiration
<p><em>Mistral</em></p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio </a></p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition</p><p>Size: 22.5 x 30 inches</p> <p> <em>“Behind the Mistral is the beauty of Provence. Its fierceness blows away clouds and grime and doubt, leaving colors the depth of dreams and a freshness that can come only after the Mistral’s scouring. Provence needs the Mistral or it ceases to be the Provence of my dreams. I need the Mistral to cut through those dreams to truth—beauty comes after the wind.” —Kamiah A. Walker</em></p> <p>The legendary Mistral wind blows from atop the Alps and surges down into the breathtaking landscape of the Rhone Valley in southern France. The atmospheric phenomenon of Le Mistral summons spectacular climate and seasonal changes over a vast geographical region. Its powerful capacity to rejuvenate the soil and give new life to wondrous fields of flowers and herbs is a testament to Mother Nature’s supreme artistic ability.</p> <p>Inspired by the metaphorical power of “the winds of change”, contemporary painter Henry Asencio breathes life into his latest image aptly titled, “Mistral”. The artist expertly captures movement in this piece with his signature brushstrokes and distinctive composition. His muse is poised as if bending to the force of the wind’s current, yet there is a delicate feeling of surrender. As her hair is tossed across her face by the wrath of the wind, she blindly accepts her fate. Her hand falls open in an effort to release that which she no longer needs and accept all that blows her way. She is resigned to go with the flow. In spite of the inferred turbulence, a sense of calm permeates Asencio’s canvas and a vision of beauty is born.</p> <p>Like the forces of nature, Asencio’s innate artistic ability and relentless creative spirit collaborate naturally to make the world a more beautiful place.</p> <p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE! </a></p>

Mistral
<p><em>Morning’s Repose</em> - Study</p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio</a> </p><p>2004 Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p>Size: 22 x 17 inches</p><p>A beautifully executed drawing has the power to convey an artist’s talent in the most pure and obvious way. Using only a single tool and the movement of the artist’s hand, line and form converge to bring a unique vision into focus. The most elementary of art forms, a drawing is the basis for most master works of art, yet can become a work of art in and of itself. Contemporary painter, Henry Asencio’s series of charcoal studies serve to prove this notion. These drawings are more than the essence of a painting, they are equally simple and complex works of art. Masterfully executed, Asencio’s loose, abstract painting technique is apparent in his drawings. Even in the absence of the explosive color in his paintings these works remain impulsive and dynamic. In spite of a flurry of lines that suggest movement, Asencio is ironically able to capture the sensual stillness signature in all of his compositions. Simple in color, yet complex in his use of light and shadow his drawings possess rich dimension and powerful sensuality. Asencio’s soft, heavily shaded modeling of figure and form is reminiscent of master draftsman Leonardo DiVinci’s “Sfumato” technique. A technique utilizing the blurred outline and mellowed colors of a composition to allow one form to merge with another while artistically striving to leave something to the imagination. And ultimately, it is the imagination of artist and viewer that has the power to transform seemingly simple lines into a work of art. Henry Asencio’s drawings are a testament not only to the artist’s talent but the underlying intrigue of his entire body of work.</p><p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Mornings Repose (Study)
<p><em>Mystique</em></p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio</a> </p><p> Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p>Size: 26.5 x 13 inches</p><p> Since the beginning of time, varying cultures have deified beauty in female form: Aphrodite in Greek mythology, Lakshmi in Hindu mythology and Venus in Roman mythology to name a few. Although some may argue that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, a mysterious, yet universal enchantment of all woman remains. This primal dynamic is what inspires the eminent works of contemporary painter Henry Asencio. In the artist’s most recent series entitled, <em>Beauty Unfolding</em>, Asencio celebrates the inherent beauty found in ethnic diversity and the way in which these subtle differences define our ideals of female beauty. The current series of five works is a tribute to women from various cultures from around the world. Through his soulful and artistic insights Asencio sets out to capture what each of these women bring to the world at large. What you may notice are the physical nuances of her charm, the tone of her skin, the shape of her face, the curve of her eyes, or the color of her hair, but it is her inner beauty defined by her heritage, culture, language, and beliefs that is the true essence. Ultimately, Asencio paints a collective portrait of feminine majesty in its multi-dimensional, natural and poetic splendor. At a glance you may recognize her, for she represents all that is beautiful culturally. As her “Beauty Unfolds” she bestows a universal grace that cannot be denied. </p><p> <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Mystique
<p><em>Passionate Dreams</em></p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio</a></p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition</p><p>Size: 40 x 24 inches</p><p>Edition Size: 195</p><p><em>Destiny crimson with desire drowned beauty in a sea of illusion, and my heart bled in silent resolve, Sinking deeper, meaning mattered to life – my passion ripened to evolve.</em></p> <p>– Keen Nichols, “Scarlet’s Passionate Dream”</p> <p>Acclaimed for his sensual figurative paintings, contemporary artist Henry Asencio continues to heighten his personal passion into artistic inspiration and intrigue with his latest work, <em>Passionate Dreams</em>. The dream state is one of mystery. Dreams are the inner expressions of thoughts, feelings, and events that become vivid and alive while we enter into the limitless world of sleep.</p> <p>In Asencio’s dream world, color transcends to passion. As his muse sleeps in a juxtaposition of scarlet draped over her alabaster skin, the artist’s choice of frantic hues serves to reflect a secret, burning desire. Is her state one of peace, or one of battle?</p> <p>Henry Asencio’s artistic talent lies within the power of his own subconscious translation. <em>Passionate Dreams</em> is a compelling composition that merges the mystery and seduction of complex abstraction with sensual figurative imagery: the struggle to find rest amidst a world filled with unrest. The passion within the struggle reveals answers found in the dreams that we pursue.</p><p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE! </a></p>

Passionate Dreams
<p><em>Quiescence</em></p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio</a> </p><p> Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p>Size: 23 x 40 inches</p><p> Edition Size: 195 </p><p>“Great things begin in silence. Find power in reflection, and the depth that follows, for it is there, that you will discover your life’s poetry.”</p><p>— <em>Henry Asencio </em></p><p>We are all consumed by the dichotomies of life. Sometimes splendid contradictions, other times tumultuous oppositions. We look within ourselves, and seek peace. It is necessary to retrieve ourselves from the constant chaos of life because one must rest to be invigorated to face challenges and move forward. In the same manner, an artist must contemplate to create. It is this notion that contemporary artist Henry Asencio strives to communicate in his latest work, <em>Quiescence</em>. Like all of Asencio’s masterful works, we are but spectators, voyeurs, if you will, into a private world of sensual reverie. Profound in his visual language, Asencio’s female nudes are painted energy. <em>Quiescence</em> is a composition of classical stylization as his muse reclines spanning the entire length of canvas. Color accentuates the glow of her skin. The masterful modeling of his paint adds an unsurpassed richness and depth to his work. We are sedated by Asencio’s ability to capture beauty, and in the moment, we find ourselves enjoying respite.</p><p> <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Quiescence
<p><em>Recognition</em></p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio</a> </p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition</p><p>Edition Size: 195</p><p>Size: 40 x 30 inches</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span class=""><em>Recognition (Artist’s Proof)</em></span></p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition</p><p>Edition Size: 25</p><p>30 x 22.5 inches </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span class=""><em>Recognition (Printer’s Proof)</em></span></p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition</p><p>Edition Size: 10</p><p>48 x 36 inches  </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Inspiration is the impetus for any work of art.  What compels an artist to create is one of the great mysteries of human existence.</p><p>It is no secret that contemporary painter Henry Asencio is captivated by the transcendental beauty of women. The powerful force of female beauty has been depicted in art throughout the ages. For Asencio, it is his quest to portray something so profound that he feels compelled to paint it over and over again.</p><p>Beyond the physical, Asencio yearns to capture the essence of his female subjects. The artist states, “The combination of resilience and sensuality in a woman has been my muse for as long as I can remember. Women hold themselves with such graceful splendor. They possess this uncommon strength to ascend above the chaos. In times of weakness, when men turn to violence, they hover above us and soften our lives with their embrace.”  </p><p>Asencio’s “Recognition” is a sensual yet powerful composition wrought with references to ascension and its ensuing redemption. Sitting peacefully, her head is tilted back as if commanding the heavens. With one hand at her heart and the other outstretched and open as if to gesture “come with me”, she recognizes the power of her spirit and its ability to transform. Asencio’s flawless figures are often placed amidst a flurry of painted abstraction, thereby illustrating her power to “ascend from the chaos”.</p><p>Asencio concludes: “It is with much gratitude that I come to realize the uncommon strength in women and how they continually inspire me and the world by simply recognizing the beauty within themselves.” </p><p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE! </a></p>

Recognition
<p><em>Red Door </em></p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio</a> </p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p>Size: 36 x 48 inches</p><p> It has been said that the eyes are the windows to the soul. What then is the door that opens the human soul to the divine truths found on life’s journeys? Using this door as a metaphor, contemporary painter Henry Asencio has created a provocative painting infused with a narrative that embodies the chaos of unresolved ideals and the quest for one’s absolute truth. <em>Red Door</em> is a compelling composition that merges the mystery and seduction of complex abstraction with sensual figurative imagery. Vibrant, crimson color pervades his canvas as Asencio haunts and entices the viewers’ curiosity. Conspicuously scratched into the canvas is the word “Escalation” further hinting to the heightened quest for divine truth and the overcoming of negative forces. Adding to the intrigue, Asencio then seduces the eye to a narrow path of light on the edge of the canvas – as if a door has opened to reveal a raven-haired beauty bathed in the radiance of realization. Draped in crimson spilling over from the canvas and drawn toward the light of self-discovery, Asencio’s muse serves as the conduit in the search for enlightenment. </p><p> <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Red Door
<p><em>Red Veil</em> </p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio</a> </p><p>2009 Fine Art Limited Edition</p><p>Size: 28 x 31 inches</p><p>Edition Size: 195</p> <p> There is no denying the power of Henry Asencio’s paintings and their capacity to ignite sensuality and passion. The artist’s ability to conjure emotion through his explosive use of color and texture creates an unspoken narrative that transcends the obvious beauty of his subject.</p> <p>Asencio’s “Red Veil” is infused with dynamic composition and movement. Executed with a dramatic palette his figure invokes the whimsical allurement of femininity. Guiding her crimson drape, she extends her arms to fan the viewer with remarkable grace. While, confidently exposed, her able body and unbreakable spirit entice you to enter a world of uncertainty and lush wonderment.</p> <p>The artist’s portrayal of a woman’s indomitable spirit comes to life through his signature use of color and brushstroke. We are witness to her plight and champion her delicate strength. </p> <p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE! </a></p>

Red Veil
<p><em>Repose</em> </p><p>Artist: Asencio </p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p>Size: 40 x 30 inches</p><p> A deceptively simple image of refined elegance and poise, Henry Asencio’s <em>Repose</em> combines the artist’s signature integration of the classical ideals of figurative painting with a unique, contemporary style revered in his work. As Asencio strives to personify his artistic notions and compulsion to paint, he passionately yearns to make each new work more expressive then the last. <em>Repose</em> is a dramatic interpretation of a simple gesture and a quiet state of being. The allure of solitude is transformed into a captivating image juxtaposed with tension and intrigue—solace in the midst of chaos. Symbolic of the approach to his art, the mystique of the female form builds the structure of each new painting. Asencio’s use of color sets the mood and a fury of texture creates an urgency to elicit heart-felt emotion. Abstraction of subconscious thought and reality entwine to tell the artist’s story. Freedom from responsibility, protection from the negative forces that can hold one captive…escapism…for the artist and viewer it is the ultimate intention in his evocative work of art. In essence, <em>Repose</em> seeks to find solace in the midst of chaos. </p><p> CALL FOR PRICE!</p>

Repose
<p><em>Resolution </em>- Study</p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio</a> </p><p> Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p>Size: 22 x 17 inches</p><p>A beautifully executed drawing has the power to convey an artist’s talent in the most pure and obvious way. Using only a single tool and the movement of the artist’s hand, line and form converge to bring a unique vision into focus. The most elementary of art forms, a drawing is the basis for most master works of art, yet can become a work of art in and of itself. Contemporary painter, Henry Asencio’s series of charcoal studies serve to prove this notion. These drawings are more than the essence of a painting, they are equally simple and complex works of art. Masterfully executed, Asencio’s loose, abstract painting technique is apparent in his drawings. Even in the absence of the explosive color in his paintings these works remain impulsive and dynamic. In spite of a flurry of lines that suggest movement, Asencio is ironically able to capture the sensual stillness signature in all of his compositions. Simple in color, yet complex in his use of light and shadow his drawings possess rich dimension and powerful sensuality. Asencio’s soft, heavily shaded modeling of figure and form is reminiscent of master draftsman Leonardo DiVinci’s “Sfumato” technique. A technique utilizing the blurred outline and mellowed colors of a composition to allow one form to merge with another while artistically striving to leave something to the imagination. And ultimately, it is the imagination of artist and viewer that has the power to transform seemingly simple lines into a work of art. Henry Asencio’s drawings are a testament not only to the artist’s talent but the underlying intrigue of his entire body of work.</p><p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p><div><br /></div><p>&nbsp;</p>

Resolution (Study)
<p><em>Resolution</em></p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio </a></p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition</p><p>Size: 20 x 15 inches</p><p>Day and night, sky and earth, rain and shine, male and female, yin and yang — these complementary opposites are at the very core of life and existence. Take away science and biology, enter the human spirit, and we find a miraculous, albeit mysterious, phenomenon of a perfect union between man and woman. From the beginning of time we have relied on this mystery for the survival of our species.<br /><br />Artist Henry Asencio’s introspective works of art ponder such mysteries of spirit. Renowned for his paintings of the female form, the artist expands his visual repertoire in his most recent work to pay tribute to both masculine splendor and the strength of its female counterpart. The explosive pose of Asencio’s female muse in Chaos is juxtaposed against the unyielding stance of the male figure in Resolution to serve as a commentary on the passionate and poetic “Dance of Polarity” that plays between the sexes. The artist’s choice of color further enhances the visual power of this pair of images. Like fire and ice, his bold yet complimentary palettes of intense reds and sobering blue hues create a dynamic balance amidst the Chaos and Resolution, respectively, as the dance ensues.<br /><br />Like the inexplicable connection between a man and a woman, Asencio invokes his artistic prowess to render a union of form and beauty. Together, these works become more powerful than the individual. Together, they transcend that which one cannot achieve alone. </p><p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE! </a></p>

Resolution
<p><em>Rhapsody</em> </p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio </a></p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p>Size: 31 x 15.5 inches</p><p> It is said that a picture can paint a thousand words. And perhaps, through a word one can paint the essence of a picture. Asencio’s <em>Rhapsody</em> is a portrait of this elusive notion. Rhapsody, ecstasy, elation; a state of great joy, harmony and bliss. Concept and visual beauty intertwine in this heavenly work created and inspired by the rare talent and soul. As viewers, we become enraptured in the sweet seduction of this angelic presence. Poised in virgin white and delicately glancing as if she is looking down from some celestial space — we enter Seventh Heaven or could it be Cloud Nine? It is “Rhapsody” in its most artistic and metaphorical state. Color sparkles and image intrigues in Asencio’s <em>Rhapsody</em>. Wrapped in white and surrounded by cool grays and blues, the sweet tonalities of her flesh seem warm to the touch. Ethereal smatterings of turquoise blue create a light airy presence. Enter the dreams of Asencio. And enter a sacred and purifying place where a renewed sense of hope, spiritual strength and peace of mind dwell. </p><p> “Heaven on Earth is not a physical place, but a space that gives us peace of mind.” — <em>Anonymous</em></p><p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

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<p><em>Sanctuary</em></p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio</a> </p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p>Size: 31 x 15.5 inches</p><p> Throughout antiquity, a sanctuary has symbolized a place of refuge or perhaps a place to commune with God. At its most basic, it is a shelter to find comfort from the enemies of our mind and in the physical world. Henry Asencio’s “Sanctuary” is neither about a time or a place. It seeks to capture the essence of inner sanctum—the human need for reflection and meditation. And it is this notion that the artist strives to communicate in this exquisite work of art. Asencio’s signature use of color, form and texture coalesce to reveal a contemporary dialogue between the material and the spiritual—the artist, his subject and his subconscious visions derived therein. Agitated by extreme texture and intentional use of color, Asencio unravels an unspoken narrative replete with seemingly incongruent, yet harmonious ideals of quietude and fascinations of that which intensifies the moment. The rich and deeply convincing work of art serves to prove Asencio’s mastery of his chosen medium and the artist’s perpetual desire to balance a human presence amidst his sure, artistic statements. As his private passions, observations and sensitivities awaken the emotional response of the viewer, so is solace in the midst of chaos. </p><p> <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Sanctuary
<p><em>Seduction </em>- Study</p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio</a> </p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition</p><p>Size: 22 x 17 inches</p><p>A beautifully executed drawing has the power to convey an artist’s talent in the most pure and obvious way. Using only a single tool and the movement of the artist’s hand, line and form converge to bring a unique vision into focus. The most elementary of art forms, a drawing is the basis for most master works of art, yet can become a work of art in and of itself. Contemporary painter, Henry Asencio’s series of charcoal studies serve to prove this notion. These drawings are more than the essence of a painting, they are equally simple and complex works of art. Masterfully executed, Asencio’s loose, abstract painting technique is apparent in his drawings. Even in the absence of the explosive color in his paintings these works remain impulsive and dynamic. In spite of a flurry of lines that suggest movement, Asencio is ironically able to capture the sensual stillness signature in all of his compositions. Simple in color, yet complex in his use of light and shadow his drawings possess rich dimension and powerful sensuality. Asencio’s soft, heavily shaded modeling of figure and form is reminiscent of master draftsman Leonardo DiVinci’s “Sfumato” technique. A technique utilizing the blurred outline and mellowed colors of a composition to allow one form to merge with another while artistically striving to leave something to the imagination. And ultimately, it is the imagination of artist and viewer that has the power to transform seemingly simple lines into a work of art. Henry Asencio’s drawings are a testament not only to the artist’s talent but the underlying intrigue of his entire body of work. </p><p> <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Seduction (Study)
<p><em>Conviction <span class="">(Sentiments Triptych)</span></em></p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio</a> </p><p> Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p>Size: 30 x 18 inches</p><p><em><span class=""><span class="">Sentiments Triptych includes: </span><em>Desire</em>, <em>Conviction</em>, and <em>Liberation</em>.</span></em></p><p>LOVE... the most potent of all human emotions. An emotion so powerful that it can take one to the highest heights or to the deepest depths of despair. LOVE has the uncanny ability to hear, to hurt, to come and to go. Ironically, in spite of it all, LOVE serves as the driving force of all human existence. Be it through music, poetry or the visual arts, artists have been compelled to reconcile the majesty of this emotion through their art for centuries. Contemporary artist, Henry Asencio is no exception. Noted for his beautiful forms of human expression, Asencio paints the human condition with an introspective sensuality unique to and celebrated in his work. Asencio’s <em>Sentiments</em> is a visual trilogy comprised of separate but beautifully related images that serve to commemorate but a few of the many dilemmas of love. From the painful longing and insatiable hunger for a lover (“Desire”), the introspection and fear that accompanies the hesitation of giving one’s heart to another (“Conviction”) to the ultimate comfort that follows one’s resignation to succumb - to give and receive love (“Liberation”). Quintessential Asencio in execution and style, the artist paints clues to his storytelling via color, posture, pose and intentional inscriptions etched into the impasto layers of his canvases. From “An acquired comfort” in “<span class="">Conviction”</span><span class=""> to “Delam barat tang shode” (translated “I miss you”) in “<span class="">Desire</span><span class="">”- the artist invites us to read into his love to paint and his compulsion to paint about love. In the end, they are all “Sentiments” in which we find the “Liberation” to love.</span></span></p><p> <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Sentiments - Conviction
<span class=""><div><p><em>Desire </em>(Sentiments Triptych)</p><p>Artist: <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=20:biographies&id=127:bio-asencio" target="_blank">Asencio</a> </p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition</p><p>Size: 30 x 18 inches</p><p>Sentiments Triptych includes: <em>Desire</em>, <em>Conviction</em>, and <em>Liberation</em>.</p><p>LOVE... the most potent of all human emotions. An emotion so powerful that it can take one to the highest heights or to the deepest depths of despair. LOVE has the uncanny ability to hear, to hurt, to come and to go. Ironically, in spite of it all, LOVE serves as the driving force of all human existence. Be it through music, poetry or the visual arts, artists have been compelled to reconcile the majesty of this emotion through their art for centuries. Contemporary artist, Henry Asencio is no exception. Noted for his beautiful forms of human expression, Asencio paints the human condition with an introspective sensuality unique to and celebrated in his work. Asencio’s <em>Sentiments</em> is a visual trilogy comprised of separate but beautifully related images that serve to commemorate but a few of the many dilemmas of love. From the painful longing and insatiable hunger for a lover (“Desire”), the introspection and fear that accompanies the hesitation of giving one’s heart to another (“Conviction”) to the ultimate comfort that follows one’s resignation to succumb - to give and receive love (“Liberation”). Quintessential Asencio in execution and style, the artist paints clues to his storytelling via color, posture, pose and intentional inscriptions etched into the impasto layers of his canvases. From “An acquired comfort” in “<span class="">Conviction”</span><span class=""> to “Delam barat tang shode” (translated “I miss you”) in “<span class="">Desire</span><span class="">”- the artist invites us to read into his love to paint and his compulsion to paint about love. In the end, they are all “Sentiments” in which we find the “Liberation” to love.</span></span></p><p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79" target="_blank">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p></div></span>

Sentiments - Desire
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