Contemporary painter Henry Asencio has emerged as one of the most intriguing young artists working today. Avant-garde in execution, his work blends the classical ideals of figurative painting with a unique, contemporary style revered in his art. The artist states, '' Painting for me is very cathartic and is the most articulate way for me to express my passion and internal dialogues.'' Merging introspection and visual spectacle, Asencio's personal investigations of feminity, spirituality and abstraction possess the power to transform today's ideals of elegance and contemporary sensuality. Contemporary painter Henry Asencio has emerged as one of the most intriguing young artists working today. Avant-garde in execution, his work blends the classical ideals of figurative painting with a unique, contemporary style revered in his art. The artist states, '' Painting for me is very cathartic and is the most articulate way for me to express my passion and internal dialogues.'' Merging introspection and visual spectacle, Asencio's personal investigations of feminity, spirituality and abstraction possess the power to transform today's ideals of elegance and contemporary sensuality.