Artist Spotlight: Ken Hansen

Artist Ken Hansen resides in Amagansett. Here, we spotlight a few of Hansen’s oil paintings and sculptures. He describes the subjects of his pieces as lost ruins and forgotten civilizations.

We caught up with the artist to learn more.

Tell us a little about your artwork:

My artwork mostly pertains to lost ruins and forgotten civilizations.

What inspires you to create?

My inspiration to create honestly comes from some unknown place inside. I don’t question it, I just follow my instincts.

Tell us a little about your background:

I grew up in Hauppauge but have been coming out here my entire life. I met my wife out here and moved out here for good in 2000. I’ve always been interested in Art. I attended college for Art briefly in 1990-1991. I’m mostly self taught.

Do you plan to showcase your artwork in the future?

Yes, I definitely plan to show my artwork at some point in the near future.

Jessica Mackin-Cipro

Co-Publisher/Editor

Jessica Mackin-Cipro is an editor and lifestyle writer from the East End of Long Island. She was previously the Executive Editor of The Independent Newspaper and co-founded James Lane Post in 2020. She has won multiple NYPA and PCLI awards for journalism, design, and social media, including the Stuart C. Dorman Award for Editorial Excellence. In 2023, she was a recipient of the President's Volunteer Service Award at the United Nations 67th Annual Commission on the Status of Women. She aims to share the stories of inspirational people and places on the East End and beyond.