Henry Fernandes

Born in 1940 in Spanish Harlem, Henry Fernandes' childhood was spent wandering Central Park, pouring over the pages of National Geographic, and taking solo visits to the American Museum of Natural History. These formative experiences still pulse through his work: an ongoing dialogue between wonder, memory, and imagination.
 
Fernandes studied Animation Design at the School of Visual Arts, graduating in 1965. He went on to shape a rich career in animation and illustration—co-founding a New York animation company, winning a Cannes Golden Lion, and contributing to Sesame Street and The Electric Company for a decade. One of his film spots now resides in the film library at the MoMA.

After relocating to Toronto and later settling near Buckhorn, Ontario, Henry continued painting and illustrating several children’s books. His work has been exhibited at The Gladstone Hotel, Kent Farndale Gallery, Art Gallery of Peterborough (AGP) and the AGP Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour. A longstanding participant in Buckhorn Fine Art Festival, he remains a vital voice in Canadian contemporary art.