Grant Haffner

Born 1978 in Berkeley, California, the artist was raised in East Hampton, NY.  He currently lives and works in Western MA.

Grant Haffner was a resident of Long Island’s East End for most of his life. His images are still inspired by and reflect the country roads, flat landscapes and surrounding water that he would absorb while traveling the area in his pickup truck. His signature motif of utility poles and the open road create an original sense of movement and depth to his distinctive compositions.

“My work explores memory, transition, movement and the biological relationship between man and nature. Through linear, dreamlike landscapes, I elevate the often overlooked experience of road-travel to an exploration of the subtlety of light and emotion.

I find inspiration in my surroundings during sunrise, along the quiet country roads and waterways of Long Island, and more recently Massachusetts. The straight roads, horizontal lines of the plains, and calm bodies of water that have surrounded me for most of my life have captivated me with endless subject matter. My work exaggerates and explores intersections of sky and the open road.”