Dena Hengst — THE SHAPE OF THINGS

Join Gallery Sitka in welcoming Dena Hengst to the 873! Dena’s work will be up for October and November.

Artist Bio:

Dena Hengst is a Massachusetts painter with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Art from Anna Maria College. A former public school art teacher for 15 years, she has exhibited in solo and juried shows including the Fitchburg Regional Exhibition of Art at the Fitchburg Art Museum and the Northeastern Regional Fine Arts Exhibition.

Artist Statement — The Shape of Things:

This series of abstract paintings reflects how I see and respond to the world around me. Unlike my water series, which explores inner thought and emotion, these works turn outward—recording and translating my perceptions.

Each piece is divided into sections that create a unifying structure in the series, while every canvas carries its own energy—whether evoking the resonance of sound, the shift of seasons, or the sensation of movement. The Shape of Things invites viewers to discover their own connections within these paintings and reflect on their own experiences.