Harry Arnette McFadden

Harry A. McFadden is an accomplished artist recognized for his innovative approach to mixed media. His work draws from personal history and cultural narratives, using texture, symbolism, and layered materials to communicate narratives that reflect universal experiences.

Artist Statement

Harry Arnette McFadden is a self-described Afro-Carolinian. He embraces the idea of creating art that is both aesthetically engaging and socially conscious. His work often reflects themes of identity, resilience, and cultural memory, described as provocative, energetic, intriguing, whimsical, and powerful.


Presented by the Jasper Project, The Degenerate Art Project II is the answer to an overwhelming request by artists and patrons of Jasper's inaugural Degenerate Art Project (July 2025) for an additional exhibition which will involve an open call for visual artists. This 3 week-long multidisciplinary arts event (Feb. 11–28 at Stormwater Studios) invites Midlands artists to respond to today's socio-political climate, and unite our local arts community—physically and in spirit—in support and solidarity during challenging times. Inspired by—and reclaiming—the legacy of the Nazi-labeled "Degenerate Art" of 1937, this project champions creative resistance and free expression through a visual art exhibition, featuring over 40 Midlands artists.