Helen Esberg
The combination of tension and release of tension, movement versus permanence is at the core of my work.
Though I work in several mediums, weaving runs through much of what I do.
In order to attain harmony, serenity, and calm, I have excluded color and use shades of grey, shimmery silver, the drama of black, and the tranquility of ecru.
Rain on Water, 2019
Paper, reflective mylar, metallic fiber, black paper, site-specific installation
Sand, 2020
Cotton, flax, hemp, wood, 72 x 36 inches
Silver Waves, 2019
Metallic fiber, steel rod, 18 x 18 inches
Still Life with Bottles, 2019
Newspaper, glue, 13 x 20 inches