Helen Proctor

(Australia, 1987)

Inspired by indigenous art from her native Australia, Helen paints emotional landscapes using stylized shapes and ‘true’ colors that reflect the emotional associations with the landscape, rather than an accurate depiction of reality.

“I painted a European landscape, because I wanted it to look familiar to the viewer. This landscape is my personal interpretation of a Van Gogh painting. It’s my version of cultural appropriation.” / Helen Proctor