HELENA GERBER

From my childhood days I remember always studying the faces of people intently, trying to see beyond their eyes to trace the mysterious paths their thoughts created. I was curious to know what secrets were beyond their brave words and wondered where their vulnerabilities and heartaches lay hidden.

Glancing back at my experiences as child, friend and mother, I have become my own muse. I paint strictly from my own thoughts that I have accumulated in the visual library of my mind. By painting this way, an emotion filled with subtle vulnerability of my chosen character will often present itself on the canvas.

I work mainly in oils and am fascinated with texture and transparency.

Some elements tend to repeat themselves in my work:
• the bold frames that represent boundaries
• the radiant crown depicting a safe space of permeable light harbouring peace and harmony
• the presence of leaves and berries suggest growth and abundance
• the eyes – I am only satisfied once the portrait’s eyes conveys a specific emotion.

Owner and artist at Art on Queen art gallery & coffee shop on the corner of Queen and Green Street.

My work is available in my gallery as well as on my Facebook and Instagram pages.