Born in Sunne, Sweden she moved to Los Angeles in 1995, where she still resides. Always knowing she wanted to be an artist, she drew, painted and dreamed. In 2001 this path took her to Otis Parson’s School of Art and Design, where she began to study and develop her art with Franklyn Liegel.

Soon after followed her first exhibition and years of art making and experimenting with different medias. She uses a wide array of materials including concrete, steel, papers, powdered pigments and oil sticks.

Right now she’s working on a series of sculptures for an upcoming outdoor sculpture exhibit this summer in her native Sweden.

Exhibits:
Jeanie Madsen Gallery, Santa Monica, CA., Jan. 21st - Feb 1st, 2012
Jeanie Madsen Gallery, Santa Monica, CA., Nov. 19th - Dec, 2011
The Loft Gallery, Los Angeles, CA., Sept. 8th - Oct. 12th, 2011
Jeanie Madsen Gallery, Santa Monica, CA., Feb. 19th - April 1st, 2011
Jeanie Madsen Gallery, Santa Monica, CA., Aug. 21st - Sept. 30th, 2010
The Continental Gallery, L.A, CA., June 10th - July 4th, 2010
Milo Gallery, Los Angeles, CA., June 6th - July 10th, 2008
Milo Gallery, Los Angeles, CA., Sept. 1st - Oct. 1st, 2007
Milo Gallery, Los Angeles, CA., March - April, 2007
D.U.E Hangar, Los Angeles, CA., June, 2006
Epoxy Box Gallery, Venice, CA., May - June, 2005

Media: Space Magazine, 944, Frame, Art Ltd, Signature.

“The generous physical layering of paint and combined materials in Helena Gullströms art creates a dreamlike imaginary world. The essence is both romantic and soulful. The work has the flavor of magic and miracles.” - Franklin