Helena Palazzi
A core part of her practice is the desire to create quiet, introspective spaces in a world that often feels loud and quick-moving- seeking the minimal- an essential mark, texture, or color that holds the weight of the whole.
HELENA PALAZZI | Kingston, New York, USA
Floating Thoughts
20 x 20”, acrylic, ink and mixed media
$1200
Transition 1
36 x 36”, acrylic, ink and mixed media
$3900
Transition 2
40 x 40”, acrylic, ink and mixed media
$2000
Artist Statement & Bio // Helena’s paintings balance fluidity and structure, layering translucent washes, fine linear marks, and subtle textures in watercolor, acrylic medium, inks, and mixed media. Restrained yet luminous palettes are occasionally punctuated by small bursts of brightness, evoking a sense of suspension between chaos and clarity. A core part of her practice is the desire to create quiet, introspective spaces in a world that often feels loud and quick-moving- seeking the minimal- an essential mark, texture, or color that holds the weight of the whole. Palazzi’s practice is shaped by her Swedish and Italian roots, her years in NYC, and her current life in Upstate New York—each place leaving a distinct imprint on her work.
Helena Palazziis a multidisciplinary visual artist based in Kingston, New York. She was born in Sweden in 1968 and discovered visual storytelling as a teenager through analog photography; spending long hours experimenting in a makeshift darkroom.
In 1993 Helena moved to Italy and studied at the Academy of Fine Arts Pietro Vannucci in Perugia, Umbria, where she also co-founded her first photography and art studio. Soon after, she began exhibiting photography, painting, and mixed-media work.
In 1998 Helena relocated to New York City, working internationally in fashion and commercial photography for over two decades. During the pandemic, she returned her focus to fine art and established her Kingston based art studio Art by Helena Palazzi. She now exhibits in solo and group shows throughout the Hudson Valley, New York State, and beyond.
CURATORIAL STATEMENT
Boston-based artist Brandy Gibbs-Riley creates work that we think feels structurally intelligent and deeply relaxing. Her abstract mixed media compositions unfold at the intersection of painting, collage and textile design—hand-built layers forming luminous atmospheres of transparency, shadow, and light. These tactile beginnings evolve through digital refinement, bridging material process with contemporary image-making in a way that feels seamless and forward-thinking.
Her background in graphic and textile design gives her work a sophisticated architectural backbone. Repetition and rhythm guide each composition through modular shapes and subtle geometric frameworks. Pattern becomes expressive —an exploration of tension between minimalist order and graphic complexity, perfect for any room in a residential setting, from a sophisticated nursery, office or entry to welcome guests.
For healthcare environments, this comforting balance is powerful. Serene abstraction has been shown to reduce stress and quiet visual noise and Brandy’s work does that. Her layered fields of light and structured calm create spaces where patients, families and staff can breathe. Her work soothes without dulling the eye. It restores without becoming invisible. In medical offices, wellness centers and hospitality spaces, her compositions provide the perfect pathway to emotional grounding.
For designers and institutions seeking art that merges scholarship, craftsmanship and tranquility, Brandy Gibbs-Riley offers visual impact rooted in both beauty and intention. Dig deeper into her offerings and find fun textiles and more.
—Juniper Rag