Christie Helm

Born: 1967

Hometown: Dallas, Texas

Based in: Sedona, Arizona

A native of Dallas, Texas, artist Christie Roberts Helm is recognized for her evocative abstract work. Helm's work is part of private and corporate collections throughout the United States as well as England and Brazil. After earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts from The University of Colorado at Boulder, Christie pursued a career in New York City. Her work has been exhibited in numerous solo and juried exhibitions, including exhibiting in NEXT Chicago, The Fine Arts Center in Fort Worth, Texas, The Sedona Art Center and Hyde Park Art Center in Chicago. Through the years, Helm has studied varied artistic disciplines--from historical architecture and interiors to fashion, jewelry and floral design, believing the intellectual and visual stimulation has a positive impact on her unique pieces with striking color combinations. Christie is now living and working in Arizona

Christie Helm In The Studio

More About Christie Helm

Question Icon What inspires you?

Light, color, meditation, nature, and the constantly changing light installation piece we call “the sky”

Question Icon Describe your creative process.

My process is part of a larger spiritual practice. I often start with a meditation and from there I will head to my studio and start working. Each piece is made up of several layers and while I may have an idea in mind, I allow myself the flexibility to work intuitively and allow the piece to breath itself into existence.

Question Icon What are 3 words that best describe your work?

Color. Light. Geometry

Question Icon Who are some artists that have influenced your work?

Agnes Martin, Mark Rothko, James Turrell, Barnett Newman, Mark Grotjahn, Transcendental Painting Group

Question Icon What is the most important tool when creating your work?

Paint

Question Icon What is the best piece of advice you have been given?

You can always paint it white

Question Icon Where do you go for inspiration?

Nature

Collections Featuring Christie Helm

5 Collections

Artworks if You Like Piet Mondrian

20 Artists, 35 Products

Last updated: September 14, 2021

Artworks if You Like Wassily Kandinsky

13 Artists, 23 Products

Last updated: July 29, 2021

Ready to Hang Artworks

37 Artists, 41 Products

Last updated: November 30, 2020

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Credentials

Awards

Bridge Program, Hype Park Art Center, Chicago, IL

2019

ARTslant Showcase Winner

2015

Anderson Ranch, Presidental Scholarship, Snow Mass Colorado

2012

Bolt Residency, Chicago Artist Coalition, Chicago

2011

Exhibitions

4 Rivers Biennial

United States of America, 2022

Sedona Open Studios

United States of America, 2021

Continuous Span, Hyde Park Art Center

United States of America, 2020

Press

Verde Valley Independent

2020

Canvas

2018