Feminisim in art history includes a wide range of art periods, Egyptian, Medieval, 1960’s…Wilder’s drawings and paintings incorporate a knowledge of art history, fashion history and animal symbolism. Often described as hauntingly beautiful, her figures portray inner strength as well as feminine beauty. It’s the eyes that engage the viewer initially and invite you to explore the elements and objects Wilder adds to create the narrative.

“the life that shines from behind her subjects’ eyes clocks in someplace between jaw dropping realism achieved with utter simplicity and soul touching emotion. The pieces, it seems, stare back…”

Santa Fe Reporter.

“My work embodies a rare and fairly solitary spectrum of exceptions. They are imaginary portraits that assay an imagery that is often unappreciated. For those who look only for a typical portrait may be puzzled or confused by my choice of metaphor. They are my private collection of people. I hope you enjoy.”

Helene Wilder is an internationally collected artist currently in studio in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Education

Tamarind Institute of Lithography, University of New Mexico

Masters of Fine Art, Printmaking, University of Washington

Bachelors of Fine Art, Printmaking, Pacific Lutheran University

Selected Collections

Neiman Marcus collection, Dallas, TX

Tacoma Art Museum, Jack Benaroya collection, Tacoma, WA

Honolulu Academy of Arts, Honolulu, HI

State of Hawaii collection, Honolulu, HI

Contemporary Museum of Art, Honolulu, HI

Persis collection, The Honolulu Advertiser

University of Texas, Irving, TX