Artist Spotlight: Mary Henderson
Briefly

Mary Henderson creates a series of paintings that honor the rituals of girlhood, including activities like sleepovers, ballet rides, and making friendship bracelets. She reflects on the cultural shift regarding girlhood, feeling both significant and fragile. Influenced by her roles as a mother and observer, Henderson captures her personal sensory memories of adolescence through her art. Using low-resolution iPhone snapshots as a reference, she creates intimate compositions that prioritize mood and memory, resulting in a distinctive palette that evokes emotion and deeper understanding of the girlhood experience.
Henderson's paintings engage the rituals of girlhood, reflecting upon experiences like sleepovers, friendships, and childhood dance routines, showcasing their emotional resonance and complexity.
Throughout her creative process, Henderson yields to a sense of nostalgia, capturing personal sensory memories while allowing the vibrancy of youthful experiences to influence her artwork.
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