Steven Henderson
Within a safe healing space
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Oil on custom canvas panel; 8 5/8' x 71/2"; 2026 ; $250
Image Description:
A painting depicts a large window with black frames overlooking a blurry, reddish-brown view. The room inside has light-colored walls, and indistinct rectangular shapes suggest furniture below the window.
Artist Description:
This little painting is of a view in my safe healing space where I create my art.
This work contains three interconnected references that extend from the title, Within a Safe Healing Space, moving from the tangible to the more subtle.
At its most literal level, the painting is an observational depiction of a physical space where I feel completely safe - a place where I practice my art and where creativity continues to support my healing journey.
A second layer of meaning emerges through the presentation of the work itself. The painting is installed within a protected alcove in the gallery, creating a visual and symbolic space of shelter and support. Within this environment, artists of diverse abilities come together to share their creativity and unique perspectives.
Finally, the work is presented alongside that of my fellow brain injury survivors—remarkable individuals who support and encourage one another on many levels. Together, we create a community grounded in safety, resilience, and healing, where each person’s creative expression contributes to the well-being and growth of the whole.
Artist Statement:
In 2019, I was struck and run over by a car, sustaining multiple injuries, including a traumatic brain injury—the result of a careless driver. During my recovery, and with the guidance of my rehabilitation team, I turned to painting as a form of therapy.
Though I’ve always been creative, this return to artistic expression was profound. It immediately soothed some of the emotional and physical suffering I was experiencing.
This creative practice marked the beginning of a new life path. Visual art has since become an essential part of my healing process and a vital support in maintaining my overall well-being. My work explores portraiture, observational painting, and abstraction. I aim to present expressive, painterly representations of subjects that are free from prescribed narratives, inviting viewers to discover their own personal meanings within the work.
I am endlessly grateful to those who have supported and encouraged my engagement with the arts. Their belief in my journey has helped shape the artist I am becoming.
Contact the artist at stevenhenderson.arts@gmail.com for purchase inquiries.
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