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HELEN HORN MUssER
Lives and works in terrell, texas, Usa
www.helenmusser.com
artist contact
helenmusser@msn.com
eArTH, BAsICs serIes 2002 enCAUsTIC 11x14 In. / 28x35,5 CM.
Art is the very essence of our being. It is the visible evidence of our had delivered. In January, 2008, Helen suggested we send our nuclear
intrinsic nature. The artist will execute his or her work in accordance with waste into the outer range of space or take it to the moon. With new
values and beliefs held dear. Helen’s focus has been to project the spirit technology, hopefully, this can be realized in her lifetime. Nuclear is
of man through painting; working with watercolor, oil, and encaustic. the most efficiently and cheapest method of producing electricity.
The radioactive waste have always been
For years she was driven to paint; not a problem. We simply cannot store the
truly, understanding why. Now, as her waste on Mother Earth. Fire is one of the
“Basics Series” has developed, she most basic needs we have. This element
recognizes the reason why. The thread of was discovered by man early in our history.
continuity of these pieces reveal her basic Fire has to be controlled as it can also be
understanding of creation and man’s and very destructive.
woman’s responsibilities to God, as well
as, to each other. Many other artists could Next, Helen turned her mind to God’s
possibly have projected the same thread creation of male and female. Basics; Female
much better than her. It was in her heart was painted early on in 1999. Basics; Male
and mind, as burning fire, to do this and was created in 2004. The female was
do it quickly. The series did take several featured as a searching creature with many
years to evolve. sides to her nature. Helen was influenced
by “The Wisdom of Freud” a book which
To begin stitching the thread, she painted compiled much of his theory of man’s
pieces representing elements of creation. complex personality. The color of blue
Water, earth, Air, and Fire were among the was prominent throughout the painting
first. Water was a simple composition of symbolizing a spiritual nature. Basics; Male
a body of water and a tree nearby. Earth was executed later in 2004. His nature is
was seen as a construction work; our dear more dynamic and was painted with vibrant
Mother Earth is our nesting ground and colors of yellow, orange and fewer sedate
brings forth food. Air was a challenge and could only be shown with colors of blue and green. The eyes, clear and bright with intelligence,
a windmill, a beautiful sunset, and fields. This painting was painted in bring the man to life. There is a globe on a table nearby symbolizing the
2000; provoking thoughts of answers to global warming and energy. awesome responsibilities God gave him upon creation. When harmony
The movement of air or wind could turn the windmills of tomorrow; is achieved through the blending of these two personalities, they form
generating energy cleanly, as no other form, except solar, and nuclear, a bond great enough to have children and bring them to adults. TRENDS