A 72-page book featuring the sculptural & performance work of the superlative canine, Henry Blue. Thirty-one color plates highlight the work while accompanying texts elucidate the finer points of the oeuvre.
This book is a fundraiser to help injured and disabled dogs. All profits go to One Tail at a Time PDX (otatpdx.org)
Henry (previously known as Blue Valentine) was found as a wandering stray in SW Washington State. HeÕd been walking on two broken front legs. Nobody knew his story. Barely avoiding euthanasia, he was taken in by an amazing rescue organization, One Tail at a Time, in Portland, Oregon. There, through the care of many people, he was mended and fostered through several operations and attendant recoveries. Once fully healed, Henry was adopted and came to be the unbounded creative talent he is today.
Henry lives and works at Maple Reach Farm, just to the west of Portland. He keeps the chickens in line, commands the sheepÕs attention, visits with the neighborÕs horses and sporadically posts to his Instagram page, @henry_blue_artist (where much of this book's imagery may be previewed). His work is currently housed in the special collections wing of the Museum of Collections of Small Things and Books and Found Objects (@MoCoSTaBaFO).
A more complete story of HenryÕs journey can be found at maplereach.com