Welcome to Henry Koffler Art
Who would imagine that Henry Koffler––President Emeritus of the University of Arizona, scientist, academician, scholar, and administrator––would embark on an artistic career at the age of 90.
Only those who knew him well. Who knew of his lifelong love of art and music. Of a childhood in Vienna, attending operas and symphonies with his mother. Of his keen observations of people and his brilliant mind. Of his innate understanding of human nature and uncanny ability to sniff out talent and originality in all walks of life. His kindness and generosity of spirit.
Only those who knew him well. Who knew of his lifelong love of art and music. Of a childhood in Vienna, attending operas and symphonies with his mother. Of his keen observations of people and his brilliant mind. Of his innate understanding of human nature and uncanny ability to sniff out talent and originality in all walks of life. His kindness and generosity of spirit.
And yet even those who knew him very well were delighted and astonished at the art he created.
It challenges our preconceptions of age: the sheer multitude of art he created in his 90s, the clarity of vision, forward attitude, and unbridled creativity. These are all Henry at his finest. Not despite his age. Because of his age.
In Henry's words:
It challenges our preconceptions of age: the sheer multitude of art he created in his 90s, the clarity of vision, forward attitude, and unbridled creativity. These are all Henry at his finest. Not despite his age. Because of his age.
In Henry's words:
Almost all my paintings derive from my inner landscape. No doubt I am influenced by my many years as a microbiologist and molecular biologist, when I did research on structure-function relationships at the cellular and subcellular level. At times I cannot tell where my scientific memories end and my imagination begins.
Step into the magical world of Henry Koffler's art. And prepare to be delighted and inspired.
Kathleen Kennedy
General Manager
General Manager
Henry Koffler's beautiful paintings are available for perpetuity. Many paintings are available that were signed by Henry.
We regret to inform you that Phyllis Koffler died March 31, 2019.
View her obituary and tribute here.
View her obituary and tribute here.