Mar 01, 2018 to Mar 30, 2018
Born in 1942, in Philadelphia, H.M. Saffer II proved to be a prodogy at the age of six, first exhibiting his art in a public showcase, and has cultivated that creative
After spending more than ten years in the Orient, he has developed a provocative painting style in which east-meets-west with his works on paper and his oil techniques on canvas and panel. By combining western techniques with oriental techniques, such as sumi-e painting and using Chinese and Japanese colors, Saffer puts his feelings and emotions on paper and canvas. The use of ‘fude,’ which describes Chinese and Japanese style brushes, give his paintings a different feel. Saffer’s images are ecological in theme and show his oriental influence in the treatment of trees, sky, plants and water. His paintings are serene and at the same time vibrant in theme and filled with vivid and bold color.
After graduating from Temple University Saffer moved to Paris where he became a professional artist and musician. He has also had successful careers as a songwriter and music producer as well as a chef and restaurateur.
Saffer has exhibited internationally in Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Paris, London and across the United States and Canada.
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November 2018
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