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James Peter Henry

James Peter Henry

Australian | 1972 | Based in Los Angeles, USA

Artist Statement

James Peter Henry is an Australian visual artist and grand muralist known for his bold, symbolic works that weave together ancient traditions, spiritual inquiry and contemporary expression. His artistic language draws deeply from Aboriginal and African art, layered with the structural influence of Cubism to create richly patterned, emotionally charged compositions.

A formative experience in the Grampians caves—surrounded by ancient Aboriginal rock paintings and the geological memory of a once-submerged land—sparked Henry’s lifelong fascination with the sacred and the symbolic. This connection deepened through his time working in an Aboriginal art gallery, where he developed a profound respect for storytelling, ritual, and the enduring link between people and place.

While his murals are among his most recognized works—towering visual meditations on identity, spirit, and existence—Henry’s practice across canvas and wall is driven by a singular vision: to explore the big questions. Why are we here? What is our purpose? Through symbolic forms, anatomical fragments, and mystical geometry, he creates visual portals that invite viewers into philosophical and emotional reflection.

Each piece is more than an image—it’s a layered narrative, designed to stir curiosity and provoke feeling. Henry’s work aims to evoke memory and catharsis, drawing viewers into an experience that transcends the visual. In doing so, he transforms public spaces and galleries alike into places of shared human contemplation.

Featured Works

A curated selection by James Peter Henry

Original Sin - #1 Devour series

Original Sin - #1 Devour series

Acrylic on Canvas

The Fall - #2 Devour series

The Fall - #2 Devour series

Arylic on Canvas

The Orgy - #3 Devour series

The Orgy - #3 Devour series

Acrylic on Canvas

The Awakening - #4 Devour series

The Awakening - #4 Devour series

Acrylic on Canvas

The Underwater Kingdom - Sydney Opera House

The Underwater Kingdom - Sydney Opera House

Artwork projected on to Sydney Opera House • 2022

The Underwater Kingdom - Sydney Opera House - Far

The Underwater Kingdom - Sydney Opera House - Far

Artwork projected on to Sydney Opera House • 2021

'Mary' Yellow

'Mary' Yellow

Acrylic On board, ink and bible pages

The Marriage

The Marriage

Acrylic on Canvas • 2018

Jesus and the Whore

Jesus and the Whore

Acrylic on Canvas

Conforming to this world

Conforming to this world

2018 • 2018

Liberty

Liberty

Acrylic On Canvas • 2019

Beach Activities

Beach Activities

Acrylic On Canvas

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