Henning von Gierke (German, born 1947)

 

Oil on canvas

Henning von Gierke is a German painter known for his abstract and semi-abstract works. He was born in 1947 in Berlin, Germany and studied art at the Hochschule der Künste in Berlin. Von Gierke has exhibited his work widely in Germany and internationally, and his work is held in numerous public and private collections. His paintings are known for their bold, expressive brushwork and their bright, vibrant colors, and he often incorporates elements of collage and mixed media into his work. In addition to his painting practice, von Gierke has also worked as a teacher and an art critic.