October 24 - November 21, 2020
A solo exhibition featuring work by Adreon Henry.
From the gallery:
“Intersecting Stories in Superposition is on view at CAMIBAart Gallery from October 24th through November 21st, 2020. In this exhibit, Austin based artist Adreon Henry uses his signature painting, printing, weaving and sanding methods, to create artworks that investigate the intersection of stories or paths or perspectives. In the most basic form, these intersecting stories can be represented by the weaving together of geometric pictographs in which some aspects line up while others don’t. Some ideas coincide, some paths cross, some stories intersect, some planes collide… and others don’t.
Superposition is the act of placing one thing on or above another, especially so that they coincide. In quantum physics, the theory called Superposition is likened to a coin being flipped in the air; when it’s in the air it is both heads and tails, with each having equal probabilities, before landing on one side or the other ~ similar to Schrodinger’s cat theory. In other words, simply looking at matter actually changes the outcome of what happens to it. In the same way, the artworks in this exhibition expose two sides at once, revealing two experiences that are happening simultaneously, ultimately being the product of the intersection.
This exhibit is open by appointment only. Use this link (https://calendly.com/camibaartgallery/appointments) if you’d like to book a 45-minute appointment during our normal gallery hours. To book an appointment outside of these hours, call the gallery at 512-937-5921 or email [email protected] A few notes about our current gallery appointments:
- Each appointment is 45 long and scheduled with 15 minutes between appointments for gallery cleaning
- A maximum of 4 guests are allowed in the gallery during each appointment
- All guests must wear face coverings while inside the gallery
- Gallery staff will maintain a safe social distance from guests at all times
Exhibit Programing:
Artist in Attendance: For the unique opportunity to see the exhibit with Adreon Henry in attendance, schedule any of the appointment slots available on Saturday November 7th with this link. The artist will be in attendance that day to personally walk you through the exhibit and answer your questions about the artwork. The guidelines and requirements are the same for these appointments as they are for all of our appointments.
At Home Activity: Adreon has developed a do-it-yourself project for children of all ages to create your own woven paper intersecting story. Visit the website for files and instructions on how to participate. Be sure to post your creations to social media with the hashtag #MyIntersectingStories We will periodically check the hashtag and post some of the creations to our website.
Discussion with the Artist: Gallery Director Troy Campa will record an exhibit walkthrough with Adreon Henry. If you have questions you’d like to ask Adreon, submit them via email before November 5th and Troy will be sure to address them in the walkthrough. The video will premier on our YouTube channel at 2:15pm on Saturday November 14th.
About the Artist
For almost 20 years Austin based Adreon Henry has been creating wall, sculpture, and installation artworks primarily using screen-printing, weaving, sanding and painting techniques on non-traditional mediums. His unique blending of these methods has allowed him to develop a signature visual style, while his many years as a musician has given him a strong foundation to create magnificent soundscapes and interactive installations. Adreon often creates artworks around the themes of time, community, and perspective.
With over 22 solo exhibitions, Adreon Henry’s artworks have been shown internationally with exhibits in Germany and France; nationally including Tennessee, Florida, New Mexico, and California; and extensively throughout Texas. His works are featured in numerous corporate collections including Capital One, Charles Schwab, Dell Children’s Hospital and ONE Medical Group. Adreon continues to live and create in Austin, Texas.
In his own words:
For my woven artworks, a major part of the message conveyed by each piece rests in the process. For me, the initial pieces of vinyl are likened to an experience or occurrence. When the strips of vinyl are cut and woven onto the frame, the primary experience is scrambled. I relate this to an individual perspective of the aforementioned experience; some things are remembered while others are lost. The process of adding coats of paint can be likened to the addition of time. The final stage of sanding uncovers the experience or event and is how it is remembered in the present time. The memory, like the painting, pieces together elements, images and feelings; some obscured, some uncovered, all telling a story.”
On View: October 24, 2020 | 1–5 pm
6448 Highway 290 East, Suite A102
Austin, 78723 TX
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