Her studies and artistic exploration of the styles and meanings of
both European and Native American primitive art led to a deep respect
and appreciation for man's ancient artistic beginnings.
From primitive human cave paintings to American petroglyph and pictograph imagery, there is left a visual legacy of mans first attempts to explain the mysterious universe, to evoke and control the powers of nature, and record events. We certainly owe a debt of gratitude and appreciation to our ancient ancestors for making these marks for the first time, it was the beginning of all art!
Artists Statement
" The very first role of artist was as shaman...an intermediary between worlds, bringing into being spiritual insight in the form of painted and carved symbols and pictures...to enhance understanding of life events and therefore, survival. I view this legacy with a high degree of respect- as a pictorial view of how we gave shape to our views of the universe.
My view as an artist and painter is that we have given shape to our world by making marks that represent, and symbolize and even copy nature to a high degree, we shape the form of our beliefs, and tell stories of inner realms.
The study of the first art ever created has helped me know art
in a new way, that transcends all culture, all boundaries and all beliefs,
bringing us together as one human species who have the incredible
gift of creative expression.
My work is intended to celebrate the inspiring in life, to evoke and awaken respect and understanding of the cultures surrounding us, and to honor the first artists of the world."
Publications
Stevenson, Jeff. "In Touch With the Ancient World", (feature article),FOCUS/SANTA FE, June/July, 1996. (reproduction)
SARASOTA ARTS and LIVING, "Santa Fe Trails Show's Henle's Paintings". (review), June, 1998. (reproduction)
Rose, Joshua. "Primitive Creations: Tapping into the motivations of ancient artists", (feature article), SCOTTSDALE TRIBUNE;Get Out:Galleries and Museums, April, 1998. (reproduction)
THE COLLECTORS GUIDE: Santa Fe, Taos, Albequerque, NM, (listing),1999. (reproduction)
Galleries
Joan Cawley Gallery
Stevenson Gallery, Santa Fe, NM
Santa Fe Trails Gallery, Sarasota, FLA
Lawrence Gallery, Portland, OR
Earthworks Gallery, Yachats, OR (Coast)
Earthworks Gallery, Lincoln City, OR (Coast)
Earthworks Gallery, Newport Bay, OR (Coast)
Caswell Gallery, Troutdale, OR
Caswell Gallery, Jackson Hole, WY
A Selection of Corporate and Private Collections
T. Thatcher estate, Forest Heights, OR
D'ambrosio & Associates, Portland, OR
Planar corporation, Beaverton, OR
Kuni Cadillac & BMW, Beaverton, OR
Planar Corp., Beaverton, OR
Keir Pierson, Screenwriter"Hotel Rwanda", Hollywood, CA
Dr. Charles Decker estate, Beaverton, OR
Snyder & Assoc., Portland, OR
Robert R. Stacy & Assoc., Tualitin, OR
Anderson & Assoc., Portland, OR
Erich T. Highet, Portland, OR
Mr. & Mrs. Neil, Portland, OR
Deborah Dewitt Marchant, Portland, OR
Susan Hudson & Tony Glavin, Lake Lackamas ,WA
Dr. Martin Imsland, Sunnyside, OR
Two of my favorite cave art sites:
Chauvet Pont'D'Arc
Lascaux, Montignac, France
A detail from "The Hidden Door",
a commission for D'Ambrosio Real Estate
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