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 RESURRECTION - Hap Henriksen
Lost in the mists of time. A distant memory of forgotten lore. A long lost tale is remembered. The first born are resurrected.
These leviathans will once again command land, sea and skys. Once again their leathery wings will catch the currents of the winds. The wakes of giant serpents will be seen in all of the reborn lands waters. The land and the dark places will tremble with the strides of the mighty lizards. Those creatures who were first gifted with speech, will again speak the ancient languages. The ancient memories and legends will be remembered. The eggs laid so very long ago are beginning to hatch.
The land too is undergoing a rebirth, one scorched by the ravages of war and pestilence, it too shows signs of resurrection. Pockets of humanity have survived in far flung places on the globe. In the woods and underground life has regained a foothold. The dwarves have dug deeper into their mines and still do battle with goblins and trolls. The woodland fey have also experienced a regeneration and now their kingdoms have spread with the regrowth of the forests.
The question that persists is how this reborn world will do? Will it flourish or falter. Pockets of evil still exist and for eons watched and waited.waited to strike out at this resurrected world.
Hap Henriksen holds a pre-eminent position in the world of Fantastic Art. In the 1970's Hap developed into a leading exponent of Western Art gaining permanent places for his work in major exhibitions, museums and private collections. He had a feature article published on his work in Persimmon Hill magazine, official publication of the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City. His work was also purchased for their collection.
After the rise in popularity of Fantastic Art during the mid 1970's Hap moved his creativity into this challenging field and continued with his previous successes. During this time he won many awards and exhibited his work at many museums throughout the United States.
He continued his work through the 1980's highlighted by aiding in an exhibition of Fantastic Art to celebrate 25 years of NASA, The Space Agency. In 1988 Hap made a big change from gallery showing to the collectible market place. For the next ten years he produced art for several companies. His first line of wizards and dragons for Lilliput Lane, Land of Legend, won him a Frances Hook award for collectible figurines. His success allowed him to pursue his interest in anthropology. Hap had studied anthropology at university and now was able to travel and work on digs in Russia and Romania.
By 2000 Hap was ready for a major life change. He moved to the Kansas City area and built his dream studio.
Hap continues to lecture on the subject of Fantastic Art and makes appearances both in the USA and Europe and has won awards from the National Academy of Art and the Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists.
Hap and his wife Elizabeth are working on a wide selection of projects, including Dragonsite. His work continues to command interest both on the current and secondary market. |
