#040 - Hense - Second Edition
#040 - Hense - Second Edition
Destination: Ring of Kerry, Ireland
Date: 29 November - 04 December, 2017
About Hense
Taking on creating artwork from an early age, Alex Brewer quickly took on the moniker Hense and gained notoriety for his graffiti. Two decades later, Alex combines a street culture point of view with abstract compositions to vibrant colors, playful lines and a wide variety of shapes. Always focusing on the relationship between those elements and their interaction. While his work has evolved over the years, his tools largely remain consistent with his earlier years as a graffiti artist. Using rollers, spray paints and house paints inside the studio and outside for his murals.
You can find more work of Hense on his website: www.hensethename.com
About the print:
Dimensions: ± 50 x 70 cm
Colours: 5 colour silkscreen print
Edition: 50 prints, signed and numbered by the artist
A little word by Hense
"I have travelled to a lot of other European countries but I wasn’t really sure what to expect of Ireland. I had seen some beautiful photographs of the Irish countryside and landscapes, but seeing things in person is always a completely different experience. I was really impressed with the rich history that exists in Ireland both in the cities and out in the more rural areas. I have a huge appreciation for older structures and some of the castles and ruins were really inspiring to see in person. I also enjoyed seeing the small towns and being able to drive through such vast landscapes.
I was surprised by how different it was from other places I’ve visited. I think I had this impression or assumption of what to expect from Ireland but I was excited to see how different it was from the US and other countries. It’s a really unique place. Having the opportunity to see most of the Ring of Kerry was great. It was just enough time to see some great things but also wanting to go back to see more.”
Travel diary
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Some reading material and a few random items packed in the bag ready for Ireland with The Jaunt. I’m looking forward to landing in Dublin tomorrow morning and being on Ireland time. NYC-Dublin ✈️
Landed in Dublin this morning and drove a few hours through the countryside of Ireland. Beautiful landscapes and scenes here.
Friday, December 1, 2017
Blackrock Castle in Cork, Ireland. One of the most beautiful countries I’ve visited. So far, I’ve spent the last 2 days driving through the Irish countryside and have a list of places to visit tomorrow morning. Cork was a really cool city, much larger than I anticipated but worth the drive. The small towns throughout southwest Ireland are the best sites to see as well as the views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Saturday, December 2, 2017
A few photos taken today on my trip through the Ring of Kerry, Ireland. I have to say, this was probably one of my top travel experiences as far as seeing such rich history and beauty. The castle ruins and forts are truly something to see and have a sculptural feel given the context and amount of work it must have taken to create these amazing structures. I love the contrast of old rock and stone with the grass and natural landscapes.
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Dublin was a completely different experience than Kells Bay or Kerry, Ireland. One of the first things I noticed was the grit and texture of the streets and buildings. I was staying in The Liberties which is one of the oldest parts of the city. Dublin was settled by Vikings in the 10th century which was still evident today especially in how the roads are laid out.
I also had an opportunity to work on my screen print in a studio close by while in Dublin. This was great because I had just come off several days in the countryside and was really inspired and refreshed.
