Henry Glassford
The majority of my work relates to cityscapes, urban environments, along with a number of elements that are found within these types of environments. I take a lot of my inspiration from different forms of street culture, a main one being New York City in the 70's, a time period coinciding with the roots of hip hop. I use a variety of photo, video, collage, and experiences as inspiration to create my work. I enjoy blending the organic and natural textures found in wood with urban textures and typography, such as advertising and graffiti. I enjoy creating work that touches on personal freedoms, rule breaking, and self-expression, among other things. I am always trying to use my work as a means of creating a sculptural conversation between my work, my environment, and the viewer.
