ABOUT THE ARTIST

Dutch sculptor Helen Vergouwen is passionate about forms, which are usually geometric but sometimes also irregular and more organic. She turns imagined memories into solid form through sturdy materials, with minimalist sculptures typically made of wood, bronze or corten steel. This alloyed steel is her favorite material, creating a dynamic and rust-colored ‘skin’ as it ages outdoors, such as in parks or museum courtyards.

Vergouwen constantly strives for a perfect balance in her sculptures, which refer to maps of houses, cities or places where she has been. She produces abstract geometric art, which is intuitive rather than calculated, which translates well into handcrafted wood editions.

The sculptor likes to play with opposites such as open versus closed, rough versus smooth, inside versus outside. The appeal of her sculptures is reinforced by her masterly command of the materials she uses and the precision of her work. Vergouwen enjoys the physical effort of melting, welding, and bending – viewing them all as a key part of the creative process.

Helen Vergouwen was born in 1960, in the small town of Rucphen in the Netherlands.

ABOUT THE PICTURALIST

As a retailer, interior designer, hospitality or real estate developer, or private residential client, you know the importance of visual distinction when it comes to creating an inviting space. The Picturalist offers a carefully curated image bank featuring a wide range of sculptures, framed prints, from abstract wall art to modern acrylic prints, black and white photography, diptychs, and triptychs. Our selection features hand-picked emerging artists known for their original vision and unique character, and all of our products are available for purchase online at a trade discount to design professionals. Whether you're looking for the perfect finishing touch for a residential design project or want to elevate your retail or hospitality space, The Picturalist has the art you need, to make a lasting impression.