Barkley L. Hendricks

Piles of Inspiration Everywhere explores the physical space where renowned artist Barkley Hendricks worked and lived. A collaboration between photographer David Katzenstein and Susan Hendricks, this book invites readers into the space Barkely and Susan shared for 35 years, offering readers a bold, detailed study of the artist’s life.

The publication takes the reader on a journey into the otherwise publicly inaccessible home and studio of US artist Barkley L. Hendricks, showcasing the environment that both inspired and energised him by means of large double-page spread illustrations. Writings from the artist’s own journals, published alongside the stunning photographs of his personal surroundings, ultimately offer an unprecedented look into this groundbreaking artist’s life and creative process.