Lynette K. Henderson / Stories From The American West: Death and Life At The Edge of the Great Basin
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Lynette K. Henderson
Stories From The American West: Death and Life At The Edge of the Great Basin
Gallery 825, West Hollywood, CA
February 21 - March 27, 2026
Curated by Kristine Schomaker
Stories From The American West: Death and Life At The Edge Of The Great Basin is a multimedia exhibition by Lynette K. Henderson which draws from her Playa Summer Lake residency in the Oregon Outback during spring 2025. The Oregon Outback is a vast and remote high desert region in southeastern Oregon, known for its sweeping sagebrush plains, dramatic fault-block mountains such as Abert Rim, arid basins and shallow lakes. The area is also renowned for having some of the darkest night skies in the United States. Located on the northwestern edge of the Great Basin, Summer Lake is surrounded by mountain ranges and a protected wildlife area that serves as an important habitat for migratory birds. In this exhibition, Henderson examines the terrain, wildlife, and expansive open spaces she encountered through paintings, mixed-media drawings, sculptures, photographs, video, and soundscape. Together, these works both document and interpret the unique character of this remarkable landscape and its inhabitants.
