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Born in Newcastle, PA, Shirley Henderson arrived in Miami in 1966 and immediately distinguished herself as a vital member of an early group of teaching artists who arrived in Miami in the 1960's and 1970's. Her students at Miami Dade College and later The University of Miami revered her as an inspirational teacher and role model.
As a committed artist, Shirley continued her development for over four decades as one of Miami's most esteemed artists, including her participation in Oolite Arts. Her paintings are experiences in themselves; painted edge to edge with a dense pigmentation referencing both a lyrical figuration and her own personal landscape.
Nationally known as a courtroom illustrator, her large body of work was exhibited at the Miami History Museum in 2010. Henderson retired to Savannah, Georgia, where she continued to work in her home studio.
"For me, when painting, what I take away is as important as what I add. However, it's what's left that matters. This remains true throughout all of my work, past and present." — Shirley Henderson
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EDUCATION
Kent State University, Master of Arts, 1966; Bachelor of Science, 1965
SELECT SOLO EXHIBITIONS
- 2015 Shirley Henderson, Courtroom Illustrations, IPFW, Fort Wayne
- 2010 Illustrating Justice, Historic Museum of Southern FL
- 2004 Kimonos and Figures, Miami, FL
- 1999 Transcendence, Exhibit Space, MB, FL
- 1997 Witness, South Florida Art Center, MB, FL
- 1977 The Space Between, Lowe Art Museum, Miami, FL
PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
- 2004 Art in Public Places purchase award, Volusia County
- 1993 Purchase Award, 4th All Florida Biennial, Polk Museum
- 1973 Best in Show, Hortt Memorial Competition, Ft Lauderdale
- 1969 First Place, Ala Moana Festival, Honolulu, HI