Artist Profile – Dorothy HelyerIssues of materiality are central to the work of Dorothy Helyer. The artist creates striking paintings, made up of highly textural layers and glossy surfaces. Rich, vibrant colours highlight the consistency of the surface, creating variation and multiple layers of planes. Helyer has a keen interest in music and this is ultimately reflected in her works. Strong formal structures contrast with the artist’s employment of lyrical, flowing line. These references to musical composition enable balance and wholeness to be achieved. In 2001 Dorothy Helyer received a Master of Fine Arts (Painting) with Distinction from the University of Canterbury.She has also received a L.T.C.L and an A.T.C.L in piano at the Trinity College of Music. |
ContactFor more information and enquiries email: info@dorothyhelyer.comRecent work> COCA> Koru-HK > Mansfield Awards2008 - Highly Commended, Margaret Stoddard Award 2003 – 2007 - Finalist, COCA Anthony Harper Award 2006 - Finalist, Waikato National Contemporary Art Award Exhibitions2009 Now Points, COCA 2007 Turn! Turn! Turn! (To everything there is a season.) COCA 2007 Christchurch Cathedral Slate Project, CoCA, Christchurch 2006 Fantasy and Fugue, Edmiston Duke Gallery, Auckland |