About the Artist
Ronald McHenry was born and raised in Long Beach, NY, and earned a degree in biology at SUNY Old Westbury. and later worked at a private biology lab in Madrid, identifying pathogens in foods.
After returning to the U.S. Ronald worked at the Brookhaven National Laboratory in Suffolk County, NY, focusing on methods for producing alternative sources of energy. He holds a Masters of Science in Teaching from PACE University and now works as a Biology teacher at Epic South High School in Ozone Park, Queens. Ronald is also a minister at the Evangel Revival Community Church in Long Beach.
Ronald believes all art has an ultimate goal to unite the material and the spiritual. He was chosen as an instrument to create images of love, harmony and truth, as well as to raise the consciousness of the people. Nina Simone’s words, “An artist's duty is to reflect the times,” inspires him to create art that aligns with his purpose.
Ronald McHenry’s civil rights and religiously oriented artwork is bold, detailed and packed with emotion. McHenry combines his artistic talent with his deep religious beliefs. “I am an artist, a teacher and a minister,” he says. “My goal is to raise consciousness and bring us all together.”
As Seen In
Library offers first solo show by Black artist
North Park groups showcase Black art and business
North Park groups showcase Black art and business
Long Island Herald | July 28, 2022 | Click image to read article
North Park groups showcase Black art and business
North Park groups showcase Black art and business
North Park groups showcase Black art and business
Long Island Herald | February 24, 2022 | Click image to read article