adreon henry: intersecting stories in superposition

on view October 24th - November 21st, 2020

Location: 6448 Hwy 290 E., Suite A102, Austin, TX 78723

exhibit programing

Let’s Weave Something! - an at home activity 

Adreon has developed a do-it-yourself project for children of all ages to create your own woven paper intersecting story. To participate, you will need:

• printouts of the two template pages - you can download the pdf file here

• scissors

• clear tape

• markers, crayons, colored pencils or other coloring devices

Once you have your supplies, watch Adreon Henry guide you in creating your woven art in this short how-to video. After you have completed your weaving, share a photo of it with us by emailing it to Veronica@CAMIBAart.com or by post a photo of it on your favorite Social Media with the hashtag #MyIntersectingStories and consider tagging CAMIBAart.

We will periodically share some of your photos here. Now go weave something!

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 artworks. 

Discussion with the Artist and Virtual Walk-Through

Saturday November 14th, 2020 ~ at 2:15pm Gallery Director Troy Campa will take about 25 minutes to walk through the exhibit with Adreon Henry and discuss the artists thoughts on the show. The video will premier HERE on our YouTube channel at 2:15pm on Saturday November 14th.

See available artworks by Adreon Henry and download his Artist Statement & CV on his artist page here.

Limited Edition Exhibit Catalog

This perfect bound soft cover catalog is limited to an edition of 50. Sized 9" x 6", with 58 full color pages. Each copy is signed by the artist.  Contents include: 

• Photos of all artworks in the exhibition

• Photos of the exhibit installed

• Essay by arts writer Wayne Alan Brenner

• Abbreviated Artist biography

• Artist’s CV

Cost of $25.00 each.

Purchase the catalog online HERE or contact 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 created 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.

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.

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.