Artist Grant Haffner tries to capture the color and feeling of sunsets burnt into his memories.
Born 1978 in Berkeley, California, the artist was raised in East Hampton, NY. His current art studio is located in Northeast, PA. artpeoplegallery
Grant Haffner is an artist born in 1978 in Berkeley, California. He spent most of his life as a resident of Long Island’s East End. His art is deeply influenced by the country roads, flat landscapes, and surrounding water of this region. Haffner’s signature motif features utility poles and power lines, which infuse his compositions with movement and depth. These linear, dreamlike landscapes elevate the often overlooked experience of road travel, emphasizing subtleties of light and emotion.
In his work, Haffner captures the tranquility of rural scenery. The colors suggest movement, mirroring the speed and rhythm of rural roadways. Haffner’s goal is to make viewers feel like they are alone on a journey, responding to the colors and experiencing an emotive reaction.
The use of utility poles and power lines in his compositions adds depth and perspective, drawing viewers back to a nostalgic reality. These elements evoke memories of childhood and familiar scenes from American roadways. Haffner explores the limits of the horizon, extending it as far as the eye can see, emphasizing the uniqueness of each sunrise and the biological response to changes in light.
Grant Haffner was a resident of Long Island’s East End for most of his life. His signature motif of utility poles and the open road create an original sense of movement and depth to his distinctive compositions.
Grant Haffner work explores memory, transition, movement and the biological relationship between man and nature. Through linear, dreamlike landscapes, I elevate the often overlooked experience of road-travel to an exploration of the subtlety of light and emotion.
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