In Memoriam: Helen Frankenthaler
by habituallychic
12 . 28 . 11Helen Frankenthaler
December 12, 1928 – December 27, 2011
I was saddened to learn of the death of abstract expressionist artist Helen Frankenthaler today at the age of 83. She was born into a wealthy Upper East Side family and worked steadily as an artist for more than 50 years. She was influenced by art critic Clement Greenberg, was married to another abstract painter Robert Motherwell, and studied with Hans Hoffmann but was certainly her own entity. She will be greatly missed.
“There are no rules. That is how art is born, how breakthroughs happen. Go against the rules or ignore the rules. That is what invention is about.”
– Helen Frankenthaler
15 Comments
she is a top five favorite artist of mine, she created such beauitful masterpieces.
amazing. I especially like the images of her creating art. very interesting.
Helen’s work was truly unique. She was such a huge talent, she will be missed. Very touching post, thanks.
great post, lovely memorial…an artist to admire
A beautiful artist, and beautiful art… she will be missed
XX Kathryn
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Thank you for taking the time to put together this lovely tribute. Her work, although ephemeral will last and touch generations to come. I also really appreciated how articulate she always was about her process and on art in general–a generosity of spirit that resounds through her work.
Loved her work greatly…So amazing and energetic…Her late husband Robert Motherwell was one of my heros when I began as a young artist…
“There are no rules”–a lesson I must listen to everyday. Thanks for the super post. She will be missed. Mary
An inspiring post! Thanks so much.
Helen Frankenthaler was an amazing artist and an amazing woman. Her passing is a huge loss to not only the art world. Thanks for this lovely retrospective.
Cheers,
Claudia
Thanks Heather for a beautiful tribute.
What a pity that I’d never heard of her until she died. Will have to check out her life’s work.
Thank you for this. I’d just gone looking for her work, not knowing anything about her, and I found your post.
Yes! Making Goals make it happen! Bravo! Reminds me to continue. Thank you Heather! Happy New Year! Hope it is inspiring, healthy, productive and always entertaining!
Hello, dear Heather,
thank you for your tribute of these fantastic artist.
I hope its okay for you that I’ve linked your blog?
Best,
Ariane.