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Helen Lurye Painting Studio
Paintings by Helen Lurye
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Here you'll find online portfolio of the artist Helen Lurye.
E-MAIL: helenlurye@yahoo.com
EDUCATION :
State University of New York. Fashion Institute of Technology
1992 AA Degree ( Cum Laude) Dean’s List, 1990-1991, 1991-1992
Winchester School of Arts, Great Britain, 1991 (exchange student)
State University of Culture, Moscow, Russia, BA, 1984
EXHIBITIONS:
2006- Bakehouse Art Complex, group show, Miami
2005-2006 Hyatt-Regency Hotel, Miami, ongoing group show.
2005-"Formula SIX", group show, University of Miami, Miami, Fl
2005-“Masters’ Mystery Art Show”, ArtBasel, Ritz Carlton, Miami Beach, FL
2005- Broward Art Guild, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl
Black and White Juried Group Show
2004-2005- Hollywood City Hall, Hollywod, Fl
Art in Public Places
2004- Tomas Frenes Design Studio, Miami, Fl
Solo Show
2004- Bakehouse Art Complex, Miami, Fl
Annual Members Show
2004- The Disney/SBA National Entrepreneur Center
Rotating Art Program
2004- Church Street Gallery, Orlando, Fl
"First Annual Florida Artists Registry Exhibit
2003- Hunter College Times Square Gallery, NY
"Douglas Dibble Memorial Art Auction"
2003 - Modus Vivendi Gallery, New York
"Selected Works"
2002- Rockaway Artists Alliance
"Russians Are Here", group show
2002 - Williamsburg Art & Historical Center
"Unity Canvas" Artists response to 9/11
2002 - Equity Properties, NYC
"The Lure of Summer"
2001 - Open Space Gallery, Saratoga Springs, New York
"Four Wings and a Prayer"
2000 - The Jazz Gallery, New York
“The Spirit of Butterflies: Myth, Magic and Art”
2000 - “PaintingsDirect.com” on-line exhibition
2000 - Multi Cultural Center, Bloomsburg University, PA
“Rememberance. RE: WOMEN”
2000 - Sharjah Art Museum, United Arab Emirates,
“International Art Show”
1999 - Glenn Eure’s Ghost Fleet Gallery, Nags Head, NC, “Lighter Than Air” International Icarus
1999 - Ward-Nasse Gallery, New York, NY, ”Art from the Heart”
1999 - Palace of Culture, Stupino, Russia, “Digital Paintings”
1998 - Center for Visual Arts, Oakland, California, “Making Your Mark”
1998 - The New York International Independent Film and Video
Festival, Madison Square Garden, NY
1998 - Center for Visual Art, Oakland, California, “Profusion of Digital Art”
1998 - A.I.R. Gallery, New York,
“Digital Print Exhibition/Workshop”.
1997 - 5th International Exhibition of Colored Pencil Society of America,
Chicago, IL, “Best of Colored Pencils”
Publications:
"Reflections on Life" by Allen Klein, Random House, 2006, cover art
"Wise and Witty Quote Book" by Allen Klein, Random House, 2005, cover art
"Simplify Your Life: Book of Quotes" by Allen Klein, Random House, 2005, cover art
"NY Spirit" June-July 2004, cover art
"Main Street Rag", Summer 2004, Volume 9, Number 2
"Daily News", "Russian art show hits B'klyn, Dec.1, 2002
"Forum Courier", "The Russians of the RAA", Nov.21, 2002
"Newsday", "From Russia with art, a Rockaway Exhibit, Nov.24, 2002
New Art International, Book Art Press, 1999
Who’s Who in American Women, Marquis Who’s Who, 1999
Who's Who in the World, 2000
Priceless Treasures. The International Library of Photography, 1999
Artist Statement
We live on a planet of indescribable beauty, mystery and biological diversity. I am awestruck when I think of all the flowers, rivers, ever changing skies and blue waters, islands and capes, wild animals, from chipmunks to elephants, plants and continents. The miracle of life unfolds before our eyes every day and it's up to us to see its beauty. I derive my imagery from natural world in order to express this wonder and share it with a viewer.
But despite all the beauty that surrounds us "most men lead lives of quiet desperation" as Henry David Thoreau said. When I first heard this quote from a friend I thought to myself : "This can't be true".
But then I looked around and inside myself and sadly realized the truth of that statement. It's QUIET desperation, which nobody sees, hidden inside each person; it is invisible, but ever present. Antoine de Saint-Exupery called it "the secret place, the land of tears." The purpose of my art is to provide a healing, if somewhat fleeting, relief from that desperation; to comfort, and remind the viewer that beauty still exists, is within our reach and that not all is lost.
I begin by priming the canvas heavily with mixture of gesso and sand, creating textural surface which I further develop with placing strips of cheese cloth and small objects into it (like Lego blocks and beads, for example) . After it dries, the surface is build up further with coats of acrylic and oil in order to achieve the rich and brilliant hues. It is the texture of the painting that I love, intricate play of light and shadow on the peaks and valleys.
Vibrant and strong colors play a key role in my work. Although I currently reside in New York, fond memories of Italy, Morocco, the Amazon rainforest and other sun-drenched places continuously inspire my palette.
Abstract and figurative motifs are combined on the picture plane in order to express the complexity of life that never cease to amaze me.
Three components of the painting is crucial to me -- texture, color and meaning. If one component is lacking the whole painting is incomplete.
My artwork is a result of a lifelong journey into self discovery. It compelled me to travel around the world, learn different meditative techniques and experience motherhood. When somebody inquires "How long it took you to paint this picture?" I understand the reasons behind the question; I answer it, but inside myself I think : "How long? My entire life."
Opening Night at Bakehouse Art Complex, Miami Wynwood District, Sept. 2006
Opening Night at Tomas Frenes Design Studio, Miami, Design District, Oct. 2004.
Opening Night at Tomas Frenes Design Studio, Oct. 2004.
Jorge Guzman and Stephanie Mair performing at the Opening Night at Tomas Frenes Design Studio.
At the recent Rockaway Artists Alliance show with fellow artists, New York.
Random House books with Helen Lurye's paintings on the covers.
"Untitled" " 24"x36", oil & acrylic on canvas
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"Army of One" 24"x36", oil & acrylic on canvas
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"Army of One" detail
"Summer Reading" 24"x30", oil, acrylic, book pages on canvas
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"Miami Skyline" 24"x30", oil & acrylic, gold leaf on canvas
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"Memoria" 40"x30", oil & acrylic, gold leaf on canvas
Private Collection
"Morning " 36"x24", oil & acrylic, mixed media on canvas
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"Searching for Truth" 40"x30", oil & acrylic, gold leaf on canvas
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"Life Long Journey" 48"x36", oil & acrylic, gold leaf on canvas
Private Collection
"Sunset" 18"x24", oil, acrylic, gold leaf on canvas
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"Building a Dwelling" 30"x40", oil & acrylic, gold leaf, wood on canvas
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"Still Life with Orchids" 30"x24", acrylic on canvas
Private Collection
"Life Force" 30"x30", acrylic on canvas
Private Collection
"Philosopher" 24"x18", oil & acrylic on canvas
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"Running Rhinos" 40"x30", oil & acrylic, gold leaf on canvas
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"The Writer, The Dreamer" 30"x23", oil & acrylic on canvas
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"Beauty Sat With Me All The Summer Day" 30"x40", oil & acrylic on canvas
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"Three Elephants" print for Directional Publishing Inc.
"Two Giraffes" print for Directional Publishing Inc.
Illustration for the book "If You Want To Grow Wings"
Illustration for the book "If You Want To Grow Wings"
"No Fear" 30"x40", oil & acrylic on canvas
Private Collection
"On a Quest: Qualities to Have (Wisdom, Courage, Confidence, Compassion)"36"x36", oil & acrylic on canvas
Private Collection
"Watchful Guard"30"x40", oil & acrylic on canvas
Private Collection
"Africa" 24"x18", oil & acrylic on canvas
Private Collection
"Tough Skin, Gentle Soul"30"x40", oil & acrylic on canvas
Private Collection
"Gold and Blue"30"x30", oil & acrylic, gold leaf on canvas
"Golden Dusk"12"x24", oil & acrylic, gold leaf on canvas
"Summer" 48"x36", oil & acrylic on canvas
Private Collection
"I Will Never Give Up On My Dreams, Even If They Seem Impossible" 30"x40", acrylic on canvas
Private Collection
"Hope" 30"x40", acrylic on canvas
Private Collection
"Hope" (detail) acrylic on canvas "Peace Warrior" 30"x40", oil & acrylic on canvas "Tryptich: Love, Hope and Faith" 24"x66", oil and acrylic on canvas Private Collection Detail from "Love, Hope and Faith" "Child's Prayer" 30"x40", oil & acrylic on canvas e-mail for price "Red Horse" 30"x40", oil & acrylic on canvas available "Horses on the Beach", 30"x40", oil & acrylic on canvas Private Collection "Wild at Heart" 24"x12", oil & acrylic on canvas Private Collection "Love Has Wings" 30"x30", oil & acrylic on canvas Private Collection "Irises and Fireflies" 30"x40", acrylic on canvas e-mail for price "Kingdom By The Sea" 30"x40", acrylic on canvas Private Collection "Dialog" 24"x30", acrylic on canvas SOLD "Water and Earth" 30"x30", acrylic on canvas SOLD "Tropical Dance" 30"x24", acrylic on canvas SOLD "Red Panties. (Homage to Modigliani)", 24"x36", oil & acrylic o/c
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