9.27.2010

At The Carver---Henry Cardenas: American Artist


HENRY CARDENAS

American Artist
A RETROSPECTIVE LOOK AT ART
ESSENTIAL MATTERS

October 1 – October 31, 2010
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 7, 2010, 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio, TX 78202On October 1, 2010

Henry Cardenas will open his retrospective art exhibit reflecting more than 20 years of his artistic career as a painter and sculptor.  A RETROSPECTIVE LOOK AT ART-ESSENTIAL MATTERS brings together some of Cardenas’ early works such as his wooden cactus sculpture which won him a award ribbon at the Texas State Fair in Dallas in 1989.  The exhibit also includes some of his early paintings. Cardenas’ experiences as a decorated veteran of Vietnam and careers in public service, teaching university classes, traveling, and his family greatly influence his imagination and passion for art. His early years growing up on the Westside of San Antonio continue to inspire his bold use of color, shapes, and forms, and his creative passion to make art. Cardenas’ retirement from a business career several years ago has segued into an artistic career of “just playing with my art stuff” to create beautiful art.


In addition to this Carver exhibit, Cardenas is the featured artist through October 15 at the Institute of Texan Cultures, Smithsonian Affiliate, exhibiting in the Texas Contemporary Artists Series, Curated by Arturo Almeida. Cardenas is a Resident Artist at Little Studio Gallery at La Villita where he also exhibits his paintings and sculptures.

The Carver Community Cultural Center is a multicultural, multidisciplinary performing and visual arts center dedicated to celebrating the diverse cultures of our world, nation and community, with an emphasis on African and African American heritage, by providing challenging artistic presentations, community outreach activities and educational programs.

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