Henderson Cisz
(Original)
Born in Brazil in 1960, Henderson grew up in a
small village near Maringa. His talent for painting was clear
from as early age, but he never considered pursuing a career
as an artist. Instead he entered the banking profession and
continued to enjoy painting as a hobby. By the mid 1980s however,
Henderson had become convinced that art meant more to him than
banking! In 1986 he moved to London in order to study painting,
and to make his passion his profession. He has never looked
back and now paints full time in his London studio.
A seasoned traveller, Henderson has spent time in Europe, Australia
and of course his native South America. While he loves the ocean
and has always found it a source of inspiration and joy, he
is also a true city-dweller, and many of his most inspirational
works feature scenes from the world’s most beautiful cities.
Painting in acrylic, oil or watercolour on canvas, Henderson’s
trademark palette utilises cool, soft tones to convey the atmosphere
of his subject. His works are regularly displayed in London
galleries and at international art fairs.
“I love the effect that weather has on the urban landscape
and must confess to a particular fondness for the rain! Not
only does it cast interesting shadows and reflections on the
slick sidewalks, but it also dictates the stance of the figures.
Their slightly defensive postures and hunched shoulders lend
a very specific, and to my mind curiously engaging, mood to
the overall scene.”
Citizen of the World
Brazilian-born wanderer Henderson Cisz loves to travel the world
and paint the drama and diversity of urban life. From New York
to Paris, from London to Venice he has formed an intense and
loving artistic relationship with these living breathing cities.
Although he may have finally settled in London, Henderson’s
nomadic past has left indelible imprints on his lifestyle, not
to mention his artwork, as we can see by joining him for a few
hours in the life of a truly cosmopolitan artist.
As early as 8am Henderson is already demonstrating the habits
of a good New Yorker or Parisian, sitting back, legs crossed
in a leisurely pose, enjoying a freshly ground coffee and a
basket of croissants “en famille” in his local café.
Then it’s off to school for the younger children and back
to Henderson’s delightful mews studio for him and his
eldest son, who is currently going in every day to watch and
learn both his father’s painting techniques and the art
of studio management.
Observing Henderson at work is an education in itself. A charming
and unassuming man, softly spoken and with a gentle sense of
humour, he transforms when he stands before his canvas. Working
from the many hundreds of photographs he takes in each location,
his style is surprisingly uninhibited and the studio wall is
strewn with riotous splashes of paint that have flicked from
his animated brush. The room itself is equally chaotic, with
rolled canvases stacked against the wall, interspersed with
family photos, sketches and works in progress. Yet out of this
apparent confusion emerges artwork that is beautifully resonant
of the city it represents.
When he is not travelling, Henderson tends to spend the majority
of his day painting in his studio which occupies a lovely West
London setting close to the Thames. He admits to a great fondness
for the UK, and judging by the unstoppable success of his dazzling
cityscapes, we are rather fond of him too.
Henderson’s Limited Edition Prints are available on Paper
or Box Canvas. His stunning Original Paintings are also available
on Box Canvas.
