Frankenthaler, Helen (1928-2011)
Creator details
- Name
- Frankenthaler, Helen (1928-2011)
- Nationality
- American
- Biography
- Helen Frankenthaler was an American abstract expressionist painter born in New York City in 1928. She studied at Bennington College in Vermont, where she was introduced to the work of Jackson Pollock and other abstract expressionists. Frankenthaler's signature style involved pouring thinned paint onto unprimed canvas, allowing the colors to soak in and create a sense of depth and luminosity. Her work was influential in the development of color field painting, a style that emphasized large areas of color and simplified forms. Frankenthaler's career spanned over six decades, during which she received numerous awards and honors, including the National Medal of Arts in 2001. She was also a dedicated teacher, serving on the faculty of several universities and mentoring many young artists. Frankenthaler passed away in 2011 at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy of innovative and influential art.
