John Henry

John Henry is an internationally-renowned contemporary sculptor whose work can be found in many museums, parks and cities around the world. Art admirers from all corners of the earth recognize his trademark, gravity-defying monumental-sized sculptures forged in steel. 

For more than five decades, John worked around the world, creating pieces that range from tabletop-size to towering, skyscraper proportions. 

John and his wife Pamela moved to Chattanooga in 2000 to a building that overlooked a 46-acre brownfield that once was the beautiful and pristine Montague Park. John saw something more on this abandoned parcel of land than met the eye - much more.

As an expert at turning big ideas into reality, John envisioned a park filled with works of art from artists around the globe. Along with Pamela and a team formed from both public and private sectors, he led a grassroots effort in 2006 to develop an international sculpture park.

Since its opening in 2016 Sculpture Fields at Montague Park has become one of Chattanooga’s premier tourist destinations. People from all over the world visit the park, the largest in the Southeast and of international signficance.

In Nov of 2022 John Henry passed away - but his legacy and vision has only grown stronger here at Sculpture Fields. His colossal impact in the art, local, and international communities and the many places John built relationships is immeasurable. Sculpture Fields and Chattanooga is forever grateful for his many contributions to our city and particularly her in the Southside/Main Street.

Pamela Henry

is the owner of Works A Gallery, a contemporary art gallery that offers a fine selection of original paintings, photography, prints and sculpture. This is Pamela’s third art gallery in a span of 20 years – first of two successful galleries in Miami, Florida the "alternative" gallery, T. Curtsnoc Fine Arts showed predominately sculpture.  The second gallery, Structures, was located right in the heart of Miami's Wynwood Arts District where sculpture was normally set in a 5,000 sq ft warehouse setting. Pamela first began her career working in the investment banking arena, with her last position with the boutique firm of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette.

Pamela has been instrumental to the development of Sculpture Fields at Montague Park, a 33 acre, non-profit international sculpture park made possible through a private and City  partnership. Free to the public, the park will be open 7 days a week from dawn until dusk.

Regarding Pamela’s love for art, “Fortunately for me, all of the great artists that I manage are mostly my friends. Their stories are just as strong and powerful as the careers that they have built. Sometimes I feel like a docent in a museum, telling the tales that go with their lives and careers but from a personal perspective.  It is my greatest joy to share these moments in their lives, it will enlighten all to hear about the triumphs and challenges that face artists on a daily basis.   I am very passionate about the artists I have selected - who they are, and why they create.  Their life's work add to our visual landscape, and will be here long after we exist .. Art is eternal.”

Pamela Henry continues to serve actively on the Sculpture Fields board of directors and continues to further the work that she and John had envisioned.