Helena’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Haunted
Helena Chapellín Wilson American, born Venezuela 1941

The Mermaids
Helena Chapellín Wilson American, born Venezuela 1941

Haunted
Helena Chapellín Wilson American, born Venezuela 1941

Untitled
Helena Chapellín Wilson American, born Venezuela 1941

Untitled
Helena Chapellín Wilson American, born Venezuela 1941

Clara
Helena Chapellín Wilson American, born Venezuela 1941

Untitled
Helena Chapellín Wilson American, born Venezuela 1941

Nude
James Van Der Zee American, 1886–1983

Coney Island
Joseph Delaney (American, 1904–1991)

Emiliano and Eufemio Zapata with their Wives
Hugo Brehme German, active in Mexico, 1882–1954

Untitled
Beauford Delaney (American, 1901–1979)

Jacob Lawrence
Joseph Delaney American, 1904-1991

Madonna and Child with Four Saints
Allan Rohan Crite American, 1910-2007

Untitled
Agustín Víctor Casasola Mexican, 1874–1938

Angel in the Morning
Murry DePillars American, 1938-2008

Untitled
Beauford Delaney American, 1901-1979

Untitled
Sue Packer English, born 1954

Untitled, from the series "Symbols of Commitment" (1992/94)
William K. Greiner American, born 1957

Wazimba
Joseph Kersey (American, 1909–1982)

Dried Leaves Falling series, #3
Esther Parada American, 1938–2005