Uwe Henneken
Paderborn, Germany
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Works by Uwe Henneken
Uwe Henneken was born in Paderborn, Germany in 1974.
As an artist, he believes that art should inspire and uplift, and that the focus should be on the impact of the art rather than the artist and their worries and fears.
Uwe believes that color has a direct influence on our emotions and physical well-being. For example, he finds that purple has a healing aspect on the psyche, while certain shades of blue have a calming effect. Turquoise can help us connect with our unconscious, while red is energizing and sky blue is soothing. He consciously avoids dark colors that may have a negative impact on mood.
When Uwe is in a bad mood, he channels his emotions into his art and burns the resulting painting as a release. His ultimate goal is to energize or bring peace to those who view his work.
Uwe Henneken's art invites us to explore new realms and connect with our inner selves and nature. Through his use of color and emotion, he creates an intimate communication between the viewer and the artwork.
Uwe Henneken is a German artist born in 197. He studied at the Städelschule in Frankfurt and the Universität der Künste in Berlin. Henneken began exhibiting his work in the late 1990s, and has since gained international recognition for his paintings, drawings, sculptures, and installations.
Henneken's work often draws from a wide range of cultural traditions, including shamanism, folk art, and psychedelia. His style is characterized by vivid colors, intricate patterns, and surrealistic forms that blur the line between the real and the imaginary. Many of his works feature human and animal figures, often in states of transformation or metamorphosis.
Henneken has exhibited his work extensively in galleries and museums around the world. Some of his notable exhibitions include solo shows at the Museum Ludwig in Cologne, the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles, and the Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus in Munich. He has also been included in group exhibitions at institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Hamburger Bahnhof in Berlin.
In addition to his artistic practice, Henneken has also worked as a teacher and lecturer at various institutions, including the Universität der Künste in Berlin and the Hochschule für Gestaltung in Offenbach.
Henneken has received several awards and honors throughout his career, including:
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Villa Romana Prize: In 2006, Henneken was awarded the prestigious Villa Romana Prize, which is given annually to young artists in Germany. The prize includes a stipend and a residency in Florence, Italy.
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Working Grant from the Berlin Senate: In 2007, Henneken received a working grant from the Berlin Senate, which supported him in his artistic work.
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Berlin Art Prize: In 2013, Henneken was awarded the Berlin Art Prize, which recognizes outstanding contemporary artists in Berlin.
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Karl Schmidt-Rottluff Stipend: In 2017, Henneken was awarded the Karl Schmidt-Rottluff Stipend, which is given annually to young artists in Germany. The stipend includes financial support and a residency in Germany.
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Art Cologne Prize: In 2020, Henneken received the Art Cologne Prize, which is awarded to an artist whose work is exhibited at the Art Cologne fair. The prize includes a solo exhibition at the next edition of the fair.
Henneken's work has been exhibited extensively in Germany and internationally, and he is considered one of the leading contemporary artists in Germany today.