"art that moves" benefiting the neuro challenge foundation for parkinson's disease

November 14, 2025 5:30 PM to 7:30PM Venice Art Center 390 Nokomis Ave. South Venice, FL 34285 100% of the proceeds from this work goes directly to the Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson's. The work below represents a personal journey for both David and I. It has been eight years since David was diagnosed with Parkinson's. And it feels that each day since has been racked with new conflicts and battles. Parkinson's seems to be a slow process; a very methodical destruction of the brain. To me, it all feels so chemical, pathways are closing, dopamine is disappearing, but the person suffering feels the pain, the loss. A cure would seem simple, just fix the parts of the brain that are being destroyed. Add more dopamine and everything will be okay. But obviously it is not so simple. Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s, founded in 2008, is a nonprofit organization that annually supports over 3,000 people affected by Parkinson’s disease, free of charge. Neuro Challenge provides personalized care advising, resource referrals, support groups, educational events and therapeutic programs both online and across Southwest Florida, including Sarasota, Manatee, Pinellas, Highlands, Marion, and Charlotte counties. Years ago, I made a series of paintings with black and white circles. It was a way for me to discover my true self. The black circle seems very appropriate in speaking about Parkinson's disease, so it has appeared again in my work. The text paintings are a combination of those circles and writings of David about the disease and how he feels. Parkinson's attacks the body in many ways, and the micro handwriting is an example of that attack. The messages are there but patience is needed by the viewer, as is with the disease. Works are available for presale here on the website or in person at the event in November. For additional information please contact me, Michael Henry at michael@mdhfinearts.com
Levodopa by Michael Henry 5 x7 Inches, Ink and Pencil on Paper $95 Framed
Dopamine by Michael Henry 5 x 7 Inches, Ink and Pencil on Paper $95 Framed
Roundup by Michael Henry 5x7 Inches, Ink and Pencil on Paper $95 Framed
Crosshairs by Michael Henry 5x7 Inches, Ink and Pencil on Paper $95 Framed
Entry Point by Michael Henry 5 x 7 Inches, Ink and Pencil on Paper $95 Framed
Lost Time by Michael Henry 5 x 7 Inches, Ink and Pencil on Paper SOLD
Lost in the Balance by Michael Henry 5 x 7 Inches, Ink and Pencil on Paper $95 Framed
Distress by Michael Henry 5 x 7 Inches, Ink on Paper $95 Framed
Past Life Two by Michael Henry 5 x 7 Inches, Ink on Paper $95 Framed
Past Life One by Michael Henry 5 x 7 Inches, Ink on Paper $95 Framed
Someday by Michael Henry 8 x 10 Inches, Ink on Paper $125 Framed
The Standard by Michael Henry 8 x 10 Inches, Ink & Pencil on Paper SOLD
I Suffer As I Smile by Henry/Savage 5 x 7 Inches, Ink and Pencil on Paper $95 Framed
Difficult to Say by Henry/Savage 5 x 7 Inches, Ink and Pencil on Paper $95 Framed
Unwanted Feelings by Henry/Savage 5 x 7 Inches, Ink on Paper $95 Framed
Do You Care? by Henry/Savage 5 x 7 Inches, Ink on Paper $95 Framed SOLD
Sleep by Henry/Savage 5 x 7 Inches, Ink on Paper $95 Framed
Movement by Henry/Savage 5 x 7 Inches, Ink on Paper $95 Framed
The Visitors by Henry/Savage 5x7 Inches, Ink on Paper $95 Framed
Lessons in Balance by Henry/Savage 5x7 Inches, Ink on Paper $95 Framed
Mortality by Henry/Savage 5x7 Inches, Ink on Paper $95 Framed
The Quiet is to Loud by Henry/Savage 5x7 Inches, Ink on Paper $95 Framed
Over the Bridge by Henry/Savage 5x7 Inches, Ink on Paper $95 Framed
Incomplete Thoughts by Henry/Savage 5x7 Inches, Ink on Paper $95 Framed