Jon Henry is a visual artist born and raised in Queens, NY. His work investigates the familial relationship in the African American community in the wake of the murders of African American men due to police violence, starting with his own community and expanding across the country. His work also explores the various roles of athletes in a fine art context. His work has been exhibited nationally in galleries including Aperture Foundation, Smack Mellon, Rubber Factory, NURTUREArt, and BRIC, among others. His work has also been published internationally. His project, Stranger Fruit, won “Best in Show” at BRIC’s Open Call in December 2017.
