Isabella Hendry
The term “focus” translates to the Latin word for hearth—symbolizing warmth, intimacy, and the essence of connectivity through light. I am a painter who views the canvas as a portal, a window into often overlooked moments. I use that window as a formal element to express the possibilities of an unveiled human experience. Together through color, form, and scale the intimacy of each painting invites the viewer to pause, step back from the noise, and engage with the raw experience that lies beneath the surface of oils and linen. The link between environments and the figure forms ambiguous narratives strung together by the viewer to explore the interplay of light, form, and feeling. Sparking connections that fosters a deeper understanding of our experiences and community.
Bio
Isabella Hendry has lived in Maine for the past 15 years. After a year of college in Georgia, she returned home and rediscovered her love for the local community and environment. She will be receiving her BFA in Painting from Maine College of Art & Design in May 2025, with minors in Drawing and Art History. At MECA&D, she focused on figure painting and interned at Maine drawing exchange in 2024. Isabella curated Rising at 82 Parris in August and exhibited in the On the Line 2024 show and at Buoy Galleries ARTPM show in 2025.