About the Artist
Bruce Helander
Bruce Helander, born on January 27, 1947, in Great Bend, Kansas, is an American artist celebrated for his expertise in collage and assemblage. His mother, an interior designer, significantly influenced his artistic inclinations. Helander pursued formal education at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1969 and a Master of Fine Arts in 1972. During his time at RISD, he was notably influenced by artists Paul Klee and Sewell Sillman.
After completing his studies, Helander served as Director of Admissions at RISD and later ascended to the role of Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. His contributions to the arts were recognized through a White House fellowship at the National Endowment for the Arts. Transitioning from academia in 1979, he founded and edited Art Express magazine.
Helander's contributions to the art world have earned him numerous accolades, including induction into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame in 2014. His works are part of over fifty museum collections, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, and the Whitney Museum of American Art
