Aaron Henderson’s work exemplifies the role of contemporary artists as social catalysts. An associate professor in the Dietrich School’s Department of Studio Arts, Henderson’s practice blends traditional studio work with large-scale multimedia projects to create a powerful vehicle for exploring social issues.
Rather than imposing external artistic visions, Henderson embeds himself within a community, developing projects that serve that community’s needs while leveraging the power of visual media.
Henderson connects to the greater community through many channels, one of which is Future Studio, an initiative that partners with community organizations to provide them with opportunities to elevate topics that they deem important.
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