b. 1981, CA
Teri Hendrich (m. Cusumano) was born and raised in Southern California. She graduated with a BFA in Illustration & Fine Art with honors from ArtCenter College of Design and has continued to hone her craft working as a color supervisor in animation. She is a vocal pay equity advocate and passionate union leader currently serving as Vice President of The Animation Guild. Teri's methodical approach and calm attitude come through in the details, compositions and color palettes of her paintings. Her work has been featured in gallery exhibitions throughout the LA area as well as on film sets for ABC and Disney+ television shows. Her collectors include acclaimed creatives, ranging from top-tier animators to a celebrity chef.
About the Art
I cast spells with vibrant pastels. Using calculated spontaneity and a mix of representational and abstract imagery, I conjure mesmerizing colorscapes which convey a quiet tenderness that speak directly to the soul. My process starts by selecting a harmonious symphony of hues with the help of custom mixed paint colors. My mediums of choice can alternate from acrylic paint on wood or canvas to gouache and pencil on paper. With these materials gathered before me, my heart sings through brushstrokes and color. An imagined space is indicated with a single, flat ground color. Whimsical yet touching narratives then emerge through the unidentifiable figures in my paintings while gestural, multi-colored swooshes, convey the emotions of the scene.
The source of my inspiration comes from the energy of relationships. Both the presence and absence of human connection propel me to create. Affection often appears in my works like a prismatic force that pulses through space, awakening memories from another lifetime. By giving indescribable feelings a tangible form, I hope to connect to my audience at their core, and highlight the magical qualities of our collective dream.
Education
2004 ArtCenter College of Design, BFA, Cum Laude, Pasadena, CA
Solo Exhibitions
2008 In Case of Emergency, Berri Good, Beverly Hills, CA
Group Exhibitions
2022 Wonderpets, Leanna Lin's Wonderland, Los Angeles, CA
2015 Intimacy, Swoon Gallery, Online
2012 Eat Your Art Out, Titmouse Studios, Los Angeles, CA
2011 Foreign Affairs, AR4T Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
2010 Cannibal Flower, World Gallery, Costa Mesa, CA
2009 Human Pyramids, Ghetto Gloss Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2008 I Am 8-Bit, World of Wonder Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2007 Rock It!!, The Grind Art & Print Gallery, Mar Vista, CA
Wishful Thinking, Project: Gallery LA, Culver City, CA
Rising Artist Series, Atmosphere, Los Angeles, CA
C-Note, Project: Gallery LA, Culver City, CA
Friends of ISM, April Gallery, Costa Mesa, CA
2006 The Unicorn Show, Nucleus, Alhambra, CA
2005 All Grown-Up, Uno, Los Angeles, CA
Publications
2011 Super iam8bit, iam8bit Productions