WHAT
PEOPLE
ARE SAYING
“Shearwood intelligently meshes the gritty and the refined. Her love of colour, texture and pattern permeate her art while she playfully explores new media and new themes.”
“Helen’s work is defined by its ability to alchemise brokenness into beauty. She transforms her subject matter into bold, abstract compositions that convey something tangible and emotionally resonant.”
— Urbane Gazette (Vol 7 Issue 1)
“Helen’s optimism comes through strongly in her artwork, in which spontaneity and fresh approaches combine with deeper messages.”
— The Bingley Gallery (UK)
Urbane Gazette (Vol 7 Issue 1)
“Helen Shearwood’s art is a reminder that even in brokenness, there is grace. Through perspective, memory and abstraction, she invites us to see the world–and ourselves–anew. Her work is not only visual but emotional; a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of art to transform pain into possibility.”
— Urbane Gazette (Vol 7 Issue 1)
“Helen Shearwood explores the ordinary and brings us beauty.”
“With so many inspiring lessons to be learnt from Helen’s work, one of the most profound is the importance of keeping our eyes open to what everyday life has to offer.”
— BGC Home magazine
BGC Home magazine
“Abstraction at its very best.”
— The Yorkshire Times
“Known for her abstract photography, Helen captures the extraordinary in the ordinary; a reflection not only of her unique artistic vision but of her deeply personal journey through adversity and healing.”
— Urbane Gazette (Vol 7 Issue 1)
“Through photographs of ordinary urban objects, transformed as vibrant abstract art, Helen invites viewers to suspend judgements and see the familiar anew.”
“(Helen’s works) emphasise the infinite beauty to be found in every moment of our ordinary lives … each piece whispers its secrets of unexpected beauty … sometimes hidden, always here.”
“(Helen’s) work transcends traditional aesthetics, operating as both a therapeutic expression and a psychological exploration, anchored in her lived experience of overcoming significant health challenges.”
— Urbane Gazette (Vol 7 Issue 1)
“A new and exciting artist, who has already begun to make an impact in the area.”
— David Starley
“Through (Helen’s) lens, the world is reimagined, and fleeting moments are frozen into quiet–yet bold– reflections of hope.”
— Urbane Gazette (Vol 7 Issue 1)
“Helen Shearwood is fascinated by the way things can change if viewed in a different light. She celebrates the ordinary moments in life with her art and uncovers the beauty that she believes can be found in everything.”
“Her vibrant abstract close-up pictures add an intriguing touch to a fascinating and inspirational show.”
— Yorkshire Post