About John Henley Designs
Our Philosophy
"How you do anything, is how you do everything". At John Henley Designs, we strive to deliver work that not only serves a purpose but also inspires and delights. Whether it's a design project, fabrication, artistic endeavor, or even a simple repair, we embody this simple mantra to achieve excellence.
Our Expertise
At John Henley Designs, we have extensive experience in both interior and exterior fabrication and design. Whether it involves public art installations, custom patinas, decor, custom furniture, or elements like floating shelves, entry gates, and privacy panels, we’ve likely done it and done it well, bringing a wealth of knowledge to every project we undertake.
Sculpture
John Henley’s sculptures are featured in both private and public collections across the United States. His artistic vision delves into spatial relationships, nature, and technology, embracing abstract minimalism influenced by his travels in Asia. John Henley adopts a holistic approach to his commissions, engaging the collector throughout the entire creative process. John has been a guest instructor at universities and loves visiting secondary and elementary schools to encourage our youth.
BIO | Statement
BIO
John is a contemporary abstract sculptor working with steel, wood and found objects. His work is collected nationally, and he exhibits throughout the United States and through public arts projects. He has been a guest instructor at the University of Colorado, Denver, as well as elementary and middle schools. His studio and sculpture garden are in Granby, CO.
John was born in rural Indiana, raised by depression era parents who valued simplicity and function, something he tries to continue to value today. As a young man John began his creative work in photography, later moving to his sculpture practice. John travelled the world, mostly Asia and the Pacific realizing that beauty was not limited to any single culture, geography or religion, with similarities in almost every culture. He settled in Hawaii for a time before moving to Denver.
John currently resides in Granby, CO, with his wife Lynn and his faithful German Shepherd shop dog, Chloe.
Artist Statement
Creation. I.E. Something from nothing, or something from a collection of raw materials that simply “becomes”. Simply put, I love creating.
Throughout my journey, I have found recurring themes that continue to evolve in my work. Inter-dimensionality, nature and reflections on myth and faith.
My work often includes the use of linear planes to create depth and three-dimensional space.
It is very important that all my work reclaim raw materials where, and whenever possible. This is part of the creative challenge of my work, incorporating current and past technology into the creation.