The Safari - April Art Show at The Awesome Gallery

The Awesome Gallery, in partnership with The Awesome Company, a local screen-printing company based in Grove City, Ohio, that employs autistic adults, welcomes Columbus-based neurodivergent artist Henry Hondroulis to the gallery space this April – The Safari. An opening reception is set for Saturday, April 5, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The April event marks The Awesome Gallery’s fourth show and offers a new view into the artistic visions of neurodivergent and autistic artists. For Hondroulis, art was a way to channel his ADHD into a creative outlet, which helped him through the bouts of depression and anxiety he experienced during his freshman year of high school. He started drawing and then fell in love with painting. “I’m heavily inspired by abstract and pop artists like Basquiat, Warhol, and Lichtenstein,” shares Hondroulis. “I love learning and experimenting with new techniques.” During another challenging time in college, Hondroulis was reminded how much art helps him and how much it is a part of his self-identity. “With my painting, I’m discovering more about myself every day,” adds Hondroulis. “Through different animals, intentional symbolism, color, and composition, I’ve portrayed aspects of my recent journey. A journey that I like to call The Safari.” Jacquie Mahan, owner and founder of The Awesome Company and The Awesome Gallery, is inspired every day by her employees and the artists who share their visions with the public. “I am a huge fan of Henry as a person and of his artwork. He is humble, deeply talented, and very open-minded,” shares Mahan. “You can see who Henry really is through his artwork.” The Awesome Gallery space is adjacent to The Awesome Company, located at 3400 Southwest Blvd, Grove City, OH 43123. The opening reception will be Saturday, April 5, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. More information can be found at www.theawesomegallery.com For more info on April’s artist, Henry Hondroulis please visit his Instagram at @hank444444444

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