Helen Frank
Known for her etchings and other works of fine art like Night at the Met, Cherry Blossoms, A Glass of Guinness, The History of Art, and The Great Hall, Helen Frank's art captures the essence of New York‘s artistic and cultural life, and she has also gained recognition for her works depicting the merriment and carnival-like atmosphere of the New Jersey shore and boardwalks, before hurricane Sandy.
Born in the year 1930, Helen Frank is known for her work as a print-maker and painter. Helen is a New York and New Jersey artist, and her work often captures the day-to-day elements of this setting, many times as social or political commentary. In addition to watercolor and etchings, Helen Frank is a master print-maker and artist working in copperplate etching, oil on canvas, oil and pastel on paper, ink, and collage. She is also recognized for her work and commentary on the topics of women’s issues, cultural identity, daily life, travel, and sports, among many others.
Helen Frank received her arts education at The New School, Yale, Tyler School of Fine Arts at Temple University, Art Students League, and Cooper Union.
Her work is in the collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Library of Congress, New York Public Library, New-York Historical Society, Museum of Modern Art, Victoria and Albert Museum, New Jersey State Museum, Newark Public Library, Newark Museum, American Museum of Immigration, UNICEF, Lafayette College, New Jersey Center for Visual Arts, Saks Fifth Avenue, New York Life Insurance Company, New York Mets, Habitat for Humanity and Drumthwacket: NJ Governor's Mansion.
She currently resides in northern New Jersey.
Helen Frank, A Party Sloppy Joes, Hand-colored etching 6 x 8"
Helen Frank, Best in Show, hand colored etching 8 x 10"
Helen Frank, Hats, hand colored etchings 2.5 x 10"
Helen Frank, Jen's Porch, hand colored etching 13.5 x 17.75"
Helen Frank, Pug and Chair from Ireland, Hand colored etching 9 x 12"