Helen Frank facts for kids
Helen Frank, born in 1930, is an American artist. She grew up in New York and New Jersey. She is well-known for her special artworks. Helen creates beautiful etchings and watercolors. These artworks often show scenes from New York City and New Jersey. She also explores ideas like cultural identity and daily life.
Her Art and What She Paints
Helen Frank's art often focuses on everyday life. She paints scenes from cities and towns. Her work also explores important ideas. These include cultural identity and women's issues. She even creates art about sports and travel. Her etchings are like special drawings. They are made by carving into metal plates. Her watercolors use paint mixed with water.
Where You Can See Her Art
Helen Frank's art is very popular. Many important places own her work. You can find her art in the Library Of Congress. The Museum of Modern Art also has her pieces. Even the Victoria and Albert Museum in London owns some. Other places include the New York Public Library. The New Jersey State Museum also displays her art. Her work is also at UNICEF and Habitat for Humanity.
Special Projects
In 2008, Helen worked with her daughter. Her daughter, Holly Scalera, is a poet. They made an art and poetry collection together. This collection was about the lives of nuns. These nuns lived in a special monastery. It was called the Monastery of Our Lady of the Rosary.
In 2013, Helen was chosen for a special art award. She was on the Griffin Art Prize Shortlist. This means her work was among the best.
In 2023, she was in a documentary film. The film was called Rembrandt Lives in New Jersey. Kasey Child directed this movie.
Her Education
Helen Frank studied art at many places.
- Yale University
- The New School
- Temple University, Tyler School of Fine Arts
- Art Students League of New York
- Cooper Union
