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Henkaku

Brandon Sadler | 2013

Henkaku addresses the importance of communication amongst the people in communities that make the development of Atlanta possible. Connection, strong lines of communication, and cultural integration are the elements that brought face to this city and brought ideas like the Atlanta Beltline to fruition. It is important as individuals to embody the positive change that we want to see in the whole of the community. This is the foundation on which the concept for Henkaku is based.

About the Artist

Brandon Sadler

A native of Atlanta, Brandon Sadler's unique approach to illustration and calligraphy has garnered the attention of galleries and media alike culminating in an ever-growing body of work and a place in the contemporary collection of the High Museum. His solo and group exhibitions have brought him accolades as one of Atlanta's most prolific artists. Sadler's aesthetic interests have been informed by his involvement in the American graffiti and street art sub-cultures, which formed the beginnings of his artistic process. The influences of Japanese Ukiyo-e, calligraphy, and other Asian art forms have impacted his aesthetic interests and greatly influenced his unique artistic style. This artistic inquiry has led to the creation of a body of work exhibited in galleries and the public arena, that merges East and West fluidly. Often, the resulting imagery speaks to a universal human condition through a narrative style encrypted with symbolism, text, and decorative elements. By exploring broad themes relating to current societal conditions, he exposes man's battle with himself, society, and nature. Sadler's transformation of these cultures illustrates perfectly, the universality of art and its ability to activate the individual and the community.

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