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Chilliwack art show embraces beauty, differences in humans and birds

Josh Henrie's solo show Human/Nature coming to Chilliwack Cultural Centre

"If we can love the differences of birds then why can't we do that in our own race?"

That's the question put forward by artist Josh Henrie talking about his solo show Human/Nature on display at the O'Connor Group Art Gallery in the Chilliwack Cultural Centre from Feb. 5 to March 8.

His exhibition includes paintings and sculptures depicting the beauty of the human form and the exquisiteness of birds.

"As humans, we marvel at nature with awe and appreciate the beauty and differences in animals for what they are. This show relates this thought to humans," he said in a statement. "We struggle to love each other for who we are. My work embraces the beauty and differences of all of us."

Henrie has been creating artwork for as long as he can remember.

Currently based in Washington State, the soon-to-be Chilliwack artist is in the process of moving here and making an impact on the community. He said he loves Chilliwack, and his fiancée lives here.

Henrie has discovered his own style over the years and said he's on an "exciting path of rebirth." His work is filled with colour, life and a positive message.

"Be it nature, wildlife, figurative art, the message is clear: life is beautiful. No matter what shape, size, age or walk of life, we are all beautiful."

People appreciate the beauty of animals. They don't judge their shape or size, they simply respect them just how they are, he added.

"This journey in my art is showing the similarities of this concept towards humans and birds."

His show is a place for people to "bring up conversation and understanding on how beautiful we can be if we only look, embrace and understand."

Human/Nature, a solo art exhibit by Josh Henrie, is on display at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre from Feb. 5 to March 8. The opening reception is Saturday, Feb. 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday. Admission is free.



Jenna Hauck

About the Author: Jenna Hauck

I started my career at The Chilliwack Progress in 2000 as a photojournalist.
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