The Henkes collection is part of the visual ambiance of the Henkes restaurant in Shanghai China. Contributing to a space built for casual modern dining. The 'Henkes' (413cm x 300cm oil on canvas) diptych is installed in the Trattoria, whilst the Café & Wine bar houses the series of works on paper titled 'Henry Henkes had a wife called Rosina'. The images below are these works on paper.

Henry Henkes was Craig’s Willis (owner and chef) great grandfather. Originally from Germany, Henry Immigrated to Australia in 1800’s where they ran a family business, the ‘Henkes Bakery & Refreshment Rooms’ in the country town of Orange in New South Wales Australia. These gestural works serve to reference the names of a family that continues to inspire contemporary food, atmosphere and dining.

To view these works visit:

Henkes Restaurant Réel Shanghai Department Store 1E, 1601 Nanjing Xi Lu Shanghai 3253 0889 上海市南京西路1601号越洋广场1楼 1E 邮政编码:200041