Helen Mary Stronge was born in Dublin in 1948 and later moved to England in 1983.

Helen particularly loves working with papier-mâché. These sculptures appear fragile but papier-mâché is one of the strongest and most enduring of materials. This complements both the strength and vulnerability expressed in the pieces themselves.

She draws her inspiration from nature and its organic forms & working with leaves contains a special message for her too.

Helen studied sculpture under Theresa Martin & John Glazier and went on to complete a Foundation Course at Northbrook College, Worthing.

Her influences are Giacometti, Henry Moore, Rodin and Modigliani. She has exhibited in Galleries and Festivals across the UK & Ireland and her sculptures and commissions have found homes in the houses and gardens of Scotland, the UK, Ireland, France & New York.

She hopes her work communicates through its silence.