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Paul Kenton: Liquid Layers
HENI is delighted to release Liquid Layers, a collection of paintings and never-before-seen works on paper by celebrated British painter, Paul Kenton.
The release features two series: Indian Paper Works, a new series consisting of 129 ink and watercolour works on handmade Indian paper, and Studio Works, 31 mixed media paintings created between 2023 and 2025, showcasing Kenton's signature style.
The paintings are available by application until 17:00 BST on 28 August 2025.
About Liquid Layers
Paul Kenton's work encompasses both the urban and the natural worlds, capturing bustling cityscapes and street views alongside serene landscapes, mountain views, and lily ponds. The artist is famous for creating works built up through layers of paint, inviting viewers to connect with both the finished piece and the creative process.
Ranging from the fleeting moments captured in Indian Paper Works to the vibrant cityscapes of Studio Works, these works showcase Kenton’s versatility. Each expressive painting focuses on light, atmosphere, and reflection.
Indian Paper Works
Indian Paper Works features ink and watercolour paintings on handmade Indian paper, ranging from monochromatic to colourful. The works come in various dimensions, and each artwork is signed on the front by the artist. They focus on cityscapes, rendering detailed observations of streets and architectures through impressionistic, flowing lines. Indian Paper Works is made up of delicate washes of paint layered through quick, spontaneous brushstrokes. This technique enhances their emotional impact and adds depth and movement to the compositions. Each piece is presented in a floating frame that highlights the natural, raw edges of the paper.
Studio Works
Studio Works features iconic cityscapes of metropolises such as New York and London, seen from sweeping aerial views and immersive street-level perspectives. Kenton brings these scenes to life with bold colour contrasts, capturing the vibrant energy of a street alongside the landmarks of a skyline. In other works, lily ponds and landscapes evoke the tranquillity of nature. In contrast to Indian Paper Works, which purely relies on brushstrokes, these paintings emerge from tactile textures of paint manipulated with tools like brushes and spatulas. The works come in various dimensions, and each artwork is signed by the artist.
About Paul Kenton
Born in Derby in 1968 and raised from the age of eight in North Devon, Paul Kenton's artistic development was profoundly shaped by the region’s coastal beauty. Working from his studio there, Kenton embraces the freedom of experimentation, avoiding strict adherence to any one medium. His focus is less on precise representation and more on atmosphere and emotional resonance, guided always by an obsession with light, whether refracted through glass and steel or shimmering across ocean surfaces.
In 2012, Kenton was commissioned to produce three large-scale paintings for the London Olympic Games and his participation in the interactive public art display The Big Egg Hunt further cemented his status as one of Britain’s most celebrated contemporary painters. Kenton’s art is collected globally and has been exhibited at over thirty leading UK galleries, with the artist also engaging a new generation of admirers through his popular social media presence.
"I incorporate abstract elements within the pieces, using unconventional tools to create unexpected and expressive marks. While detail can be difficult to achieve, it’s essential for maintaining a sense of looseness in the work."
- Paul Kenton
Visit HENI Gallery
The paintings are on display at HENI Gallery for the duration of the drop. Admission to the gallery is free. Click here to learn more about the exhibition.
HENI Gallery
6-10 Lexington St, London W1F 0LB, United Kingdom
Exhibition dates: 7-28 August 2025
Opening hours: 7–17 August, Monday to Sunday, 10am–6pm | 18–28 August, Monday to Friday, 10am–6pm (closed for bank holiday on 25 August)
Timeline
The Liquid Layers original artworks are available for a limited time only. If you wish to purchase a work, please click on the Apply Now button below. If you have any questions, please see the FAQs below or contact customer support.
DROP OPENS
The application window for this drop is open from 6-28 August.
ALLOCATION
After the application window has closed, we will start allocation of the works.
DISTRIBUTION
HENI endeavours to dispatch all the artworks as soon as possible after allocation. The Client Liaison team will be in touch to discuss shipping logistics.
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HENI is delighted to present Liquid Layers, a collection of paintings and never before seen works on paper by celebrated British painter, Paul Kenton. The release features two series: Indian Paper Works, a new series consisting of 129 ink and watercolour works on handmade Indian paper, and Studio Works, 31 mixed media paintings created between 2023 and 2025, showcasing Kenton's signature style.
The artworks will be available by application on HENI Primary from 6th August until 17:00 BST on 28th August 2025.
Indian Paper Works features ink and watercolour paintings on handmade Indian paper and range between the monochromatic and the colourful. The works come in various dimensions, and each artwork is signed on the front by the artist. They focus on cityscapes, rendering detailed observations of streets and architectures through impressionistic, flowing lines. Indian Paper Works is made up of delicate washes of paint layered through quick, spontaneous brushstrokes. This technique enhances their emotional impact and adds depth and movement to the compositions. Each piece is presented in a floating frame that highlights the natural, raw edges of the paper.
Studio Works features iconic cityscapes of metropolises such as New York and London, seen from sweeping aerial views and immersive street-level perspectives. Kenton brings these scenes to life with bold colour contrasts, capturing the vibrant energy of a street alongside the landmarks of a skyline. In other works, lily ponds and landscapes evoke the tranquillity of nature. In contrast to Indian Paper Works, which purely relies on brushstrokes, these paintings emerge from tactile textures of paint manipulated with tools like brushes and spatulas.
Ranging from the fleeting moments captured in Indian Paper Works to the vibrant cityscapes of Studio Works, these works showcase Kenton’s versatility. Each painting brings expressiveness and a focus on light, atmosphere, and reflection.
Paul Kenton’s works will be on view at HENI Gallery in his solo exhibition Liquid Layers from 7th to 28th August 2025.
You can complete your application for Liquid Layers on a computer or mobile device, after which you will receive a confirmation email detailing each of the artworks you applied for.
If you want to get in touch, please contact Customer Care or ask a moderator on Discord.
Because Liquid Layers is an application-based release, HENI tries to ensure allocations are broad and fair (rather than on a ‘first come, first served’ basis) as such each application will be reviewed individually after which a member of our Client Liaison Team will be in touch to discuss further.
If you wish to apply for a specific artwork, please select ‘I have a preference’ during the application. You can submit multiple preferred artworks in case your first choice is not available. If none of your choices are available, we may offer you the opportunity to purchase a different artwork. HENI cannot guarantee that you will be offered the opportunity to buy every print you apply for.
Liquid Layers are priced in US Dollars and after the allocation has taken place, successful applicants will be notified by email, and a member of the Client Liaison team will be in touch to complete the order.
We may perform KYC (‘Know Your Customer’) checks to verify your identity digitally. Your dedicated Client Liaison Team contact will explain further.
Liquid Layers do not come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Paul Kenton’s works will be on view at HENI Gallery in his solo exhibition Liquid Layers from 7th to 28th August 2025. Admission to the gallery is free, with no appointment required.
HENI Gallery
6-10 Lexington St, London W1F 0LB, United Kingdom
Opening Hours: 7–10 August, Monday to Sunday, 10am–6pm | 11–28 August, Monday to Friday, 10am–6pm
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HENI aims to dispatch all the artworks within 2 months of the close of the application window. Please note that the exact timing is subject to demand, production capacities and potential shipping delays. As soon as your order is ready to dispatch you will receive an email confirmation with the tracking information.
Liquid Layers are shipped from the UK and can be shipped internationally. The prices indicated are exclusive of VAT, delivery charges, insurance or any customs or import duties or local taxes that may be payable. For orders shipping to the UK, Standard Rate VAT will be applied and collected at the time of payment.
If your shipping address is outside the UK, you will be responsible for any customs or import duties and local taxes that may be payable. Where such duties or taxes are payable in respect to any works ordered, HENI does not collect and pay them on your behalf. You are responsible for paying any amounts due directly to the applicable customs authority. HENI is not able to offer any guidance on customs or import duties or local taxes, and we recommend that you contact your local customs office for details.