Henry L. Jones is an award-winning African American artist, writer and performance artist whose work deals with the struggles of cultural and social issues. From those struggles, he discovered a healing power from his ability to create artwork. His art delves into the forces, which shape things whether social causes, spiritual connections, or community affairs. In his art, he blends experiences and images with references to African heritage and culture. His paintings are an exploration of the family ties and historical memories of the Black community. This is where he obtains his inspiration to create his art.  Henry is the Inaugural Poet Laureate of Hendersonville, TN.