My work explores life, death, and the layers of human experience, using glass and metal as both material and metaphor. I am drawn to the rituals and objects we create to honor loss, to remember, and to process grief. Through my kiln-formed glass pieces\u2014most notably my Data Core<\/i> series\u2014I aim to create tangible forms that carry emotional resonance, evoking the cyclical, layered nature of life and memory.<\/span><\/p>\n The Data Core<\/i> pieces are inspired by natural strata, tree rings, and geological layers\u2014patterns that quietly record the passage of time. I translate these ideas into glass, capturing fragments of color and form that become both meditative objects and vessels for reflection. From these larger works, I craft wearable forms, connecting the personal and the ceremonial, allowing grief and remembrance to inhabit the everyday.<\/span><\/p>\n Whether through a contemplative sculpture or a piece of jewelry, my work acknowledges death as a natural part of life, encouraging viewers to approach loss with openness rather than fear. I am interested in the quiet power of objects to help us process emotion, to hold memory, and to honor the rituals\u2014both personal and cultural\u2014that sustain us.<\/span><\/p>\n About Me<\/strong><\/p>\n I am a traditionally trained artist whose journey led me to discover a connection with kiln-formed glass and metal. My work encompasses both wearable and display pieces, each thoughtf<\/span>ully crafted to resonate with the same voice, creating a cohesive dialogue between the two.<\/span><\/p>\n Drawing inspiration from both my internal reflections and the external world, my creations often embody a meditative quality, inviting viewers into a space of quiet contemplation. Through the interplay of color, line, shape, and texture, I express my delight in t<\/span>he tactile and visual elements of my materials.<\/span><\/p>\n My artistic path began with formal training at Parsons School of Design and culminated in a BA in Studio Art from Florida State University. It was there, in my senior year, that I encountered jewelry making, sparking a lasting interest. In 2009, I was introduced to kiln-formed glass, a medium that captivated me and has become central to my practice. Since 2016, I have been working toward combining my glass and metal work to embody<\/span>\u00a0my artistic focus.<\/p>\n In 2020, Jennifer Stenhouse, Julia Lowther, and Helen created Little Metal Foxes, LLC<\/a> (LMF). Little Metal Foxes offers live jewelry and related classes for makers at all levels who want to acquire skills and connect with the jewelry community from around the world.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n helen (at) helencowart (dot) com \u2022 Sydney, NSW, Australia<\/p>\n \u2022 Bluesky<\/a> \u2022 Instagram<\/a> \u2022<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Artist Statement\u00a0 My work explores life, death, and the layers of…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/helencowart.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/helencowart.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/helencowart.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/helencowart.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/helencowart.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/helencowart.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":547,"href":"https:\/\/helencowart.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2\/revisions\/547"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/helencowart.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"\"](\"https:\/\/helencowart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Pink-Orange-767x1024.jpg\")
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