These early artwork pieces from 2020/2021 became the first steps in my developing art practice. These pieces became the foundation for the themes I’m exploring today: spirit through art, creativity, identity, and transformation.
Looking back, I can see how curiosity, play, and questions about who we are and how we change began to take shape in this work. Those themes continue to guide me, both in the studio and in how I think about art’s role in my life.
“Serious play is the essence of creativity.”
— Paula Scher · TED-2008
I appreciate how play and spirit come together in these early pieces. You can see other works from that period in the gallery section.
👇 Let me know what speaks to you.
— Bill
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Author: Bill Hendricks -- Shadowmason
I’m an artist and educator based in Minneapolis, working under the name I’m an artist and educator based in Minneapolis, working under the name **Bill Hendricks / Shadowmason** (and as **Tap Quentin** in Second Life).
After teaching Graphic Design and Fine Art for over twenty years, I returned fully to studio practice. My work explores masculinity, spirituality, and transformation across drawing, painting, mixed media, and digital environments.
I’m currently looking for gallery representation and opportunities to share this work more widely.Shadowmason (and as Tap Quentin in Second Life).
After teaching Graphic Design and Fine Art for over twenty years, I returned fully to studio practice. My work explores masculinity, spirituality, and transformation across drawing, painting, mixed media, and digital environments.
I’m currently looking for gallery representation and opportunities to share this work more widely.
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Ha Bill!! You’d be amazed at how many body parts this old nurse sees in your works. Bones and intestines top the list!
Thanks so much for sharing!!
Ellen Swanson