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Helen Steele
'In Passing' by Helen Steele - Red and Ochre Modern Figurative Abstract Art

2010

$14,000
£10,751.40
€12,320.97
CA$19,708.54
A$22,077.92
CHF 11,504.61
MX$269,305.09
NOK 146,197.21
SEK 137,853.55
DKK 91,960.34

About the Item

Helen Steele (German, 1961-2022) 'In Passing' 2010 Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. "In Passing," a 48" x 24" work by Helen Steele, is a contemplative piece that captures the ephemeral nature of human presence through the lens of contemporary figurative abstraction. Muted earth tones merge with shadowy forms, while a solitary figure rendered in deep red seems to drift across a textured background of golds, creams, and browns. This abstract expressionist painting evokes a sense of transient moments and fleeting connections. The subtle interplay of light and dark, combined with the figure's ghostly impression, imparts a feeling of introspection and the quiet passage of time. About the Artist: Helen Steele was born in a small town in the southern mountainous region of Germany. She spent her youth exploring nature with a sketchbook in hand. In high school, she participated in an exchange program in France, which opened her eyes to the wider world. Helen studied art education at Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich, one of the most prestigious universities in Europe. She received her master’s degree in 1986. She immigrated to America in 1987, first moving to Los Angeles before settling in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she raised her children and started her art career. She was trained in artistic techniques, which include painting, printmaking, encaustic, ceramics, and fiber arts. Her work explores the human soul, a witnessing of the human spirit. Her approach was intuitive and suggestive rather than detailed. Helen was the recipient of multiple awards and grants, including the Denis Diderot A-i-R art residency grant at Chateau d’Orquevaux in France, an art residency at Green Olive Arts in Tetouan Morocco, and the Wendy Gruber Grant in Marin, CA. Her work was also published in American Art Collector Magazine and featured on Marin Magazine’s front cover. Her work is shown by several galleries in the United States and abroad and can be found in many private collections. Original, 1-of-1.
  • Creator:
    Helen Steele (1961 - 2022, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2010
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 48 in (121.92 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
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  • Gallery Location:
    Carmel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Ellen DeGeneres, Joe Walsh, Tony Coles and more1stDibs: LU1380213442372

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