HR Kamins in the studio
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HR Kamins has worked in the visual arts industry her entire career. After obtaining a BFA degree magna cum laude from UMass Amherst, successes as an illustrator and graphic artist, for several printing companies, were soon followed by management positions including Creative Director for a Fortune 500 company.
The artist then supplemented her educational studies at BU, Northeastern, and M.I.T., and by the early 1980's became a pioneer in the computer graphics industry. She consulted for GE, Libby Owens Ford, Digital, and other companies and was hired to do international live computer graphics painting demos at trade conferences and conventions. In 1986, Kamins founded HR Graphics, Inc., which catered to the Boston area video and interactive videodisc production facilities by offering storyboarding, animation, and technical illustration. HR had the pleasure of working with numerous clients, producers, writers, editors and audio masters. In 1996, she closed the business in order to focus on raising her two sons and to resume her fine arts interests. Over the course of the years, Kamins annually frequented Provincetown, Massachusetts to study and paint. She was absorbed by the continued influence that Charles Hawthorne, Hans Hofmann, and Henry Hensche had previously established at the world-renown Cape Cod School of Art. Kamins studied with John Grillo, a contemporary of Hans Hoffmann, until his death at age 97. She continues to work under Robert Henry and Salvatore DelDeo, who studied with Hofmann and Hensche respectfully. |
"...the paintings are so representative of what Helen sees and feels when she's creating them."
-N. Wayne, NYC
-N. Wayne, NYC
ARTIST’S STATEMENT:
A lifelong passion of traveling and studying the natural world fuels my creativity. My oil paintings are primarily created en plein air. Painting outdoors on site allows the paintings to become imbued with the particular atmosphere of the site, both physical and spiritual. This can result in imagery ranging from the serene to the effervescent.
By living in the Gloucester area and frequenting Provincetown my entire life, I find myself falling into the continuum of previous ‘American Impressionists.’ I too am enamored with the unusual warm light found here.
A consistent theme in my work is the juxtaposition of orderliness to the untamed. Brushstrokes in the paintings reveal perpetual interaction between careful, controlled applications to flamboyant and bold strokes.
The words ‘confident and vibrant’ have been used to describe my paintings. ‘Confident’, as in draftsmanship which developed through generating photo-realistic artwork in early years, and a myriad assignments as a professional illustrator. ‘Vibrant’ because of my joy in selecting colors and experimenting with bold brushstrokes.
By living in the Gloucester area and frequenting Provincetown my entire life, I find myself falling into the continuum of previous ‘American Impressionists.’ I too am enamored with the unusual warm light found here.
A consistent theme in my work is the juxtaposition of orderliness to the untamed. Brushstrokes in the paintings reveal perpetual interaction between careful, controlled applications to flamboyant and bold strokes.
The words ‘confident and vibrant’ have been used to describe my paintings. ‘Confident’, as in draftsmanship which developed through generating photo-realistic artwork in early years, and a myriad assignments as a professional illustrator. ‘Vibrant’ because of my joy in selecting colors and experimenting with bold brushstrokes.
"HR KAMINS' art work is a unique blend of virtuosity and substance. Her powerful, visually dramatic themes (e.g. natural vs. man-made, turbulent vs. serene) send shivers down my spine long before my conscious mind has a chance to understand why."
– R. Dinsmoor, MA
– R. Dinsmoor, MA
STUDIED UNDER:
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Salvatore Del Deo Provincetown MA, studied under Henry Hensche, 2011-present
Robert Henry Wellfleet MA, student with Hans Hofmann; 2018-present Cedric Egeli Edgewater MD, Provincetown, MA; 2015-2017 John Grillo Amherst and Wellfleet MA, student with Hans Hofmann, member New York School of Abstract Expressionism; 1974 to 2015 (deceased) Paul Ingbretson Manchester NH, former president Guild of Boston Artists; 2014 David Curtis Essex MA; 2009 Charles Gruppe Gloucester MA; 2008 Brenda Horowitz Provincetown, Truro MA; 2006 Marjorie Portnow FAWC Provincetown MA; 2005 Muriel Cooper MIT Cambridge MA; 1983 Sir Richard Williamson London England; 1976-1977 Jack Coughlin Amherst, Wellfleet MA, BFA Printmaking Thesis Advisor; 1974-1978 Leonel Gongora Amherst, MA;1974-1978 Fred Becker Amherst MA; 1974-1978 |
John Grillo Wellfleet MA; 2017
Salvatore DelDeo Provincetown MA; 2015
Robert Henry Provincetown Ma; 2018
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"I love the brilliant color applications... and, of course, the fluidity of the pieces"
- Sterling Hollow Horn, ND
- Sterling Hollow Horn, ND
MEMBERSHIPS:
Society for the Encouragement of the Arts, 2006-present
Oil Painters of America, 2012-2016
Rockport Art Association, 2010-present, Rockport, MA
Provincetown Arts Association and Museum, 2010-present, Provincetown, MA
North Shore Arts Association, 2008-2016
Wellesley Arts and Crafts Guild, member 1996-1999
DeCordova Museum, Lincoln, MA 1996-1998
Oil Painters of America, 2012-2016
Rockport Art Association, 2010-present, Rockport, MA
Provincetown Arts Association and Museum, 2010-present, Provincetown, MA
North Shore Arts Association, 2008-2016
Wellesley Arts and Crafts Guild, member 1996-1999
DeCordova Museum, Lincoln, MA 1996-1998
EXHIBITIONS:
Museums and Institutions:
2024, “Art On The Rocks”, Bass Rocks Golf Club, Gloucester, MA, Juried exhibit
2020, Santander Bank, Manchester, MA, Solo Exhibit
2017, Boston City Hall, April Solo Exhibit
2015, Beverly Farms Library, Beverly, MA, February Solo Exhibit
2014, February and June; 2011, 2007, Santander Bank, Manchester, MA, Solo Exhibits
2013, Provincetown Arts Association and Museum, Provincetown, MA, Juried exhibit
2012, 2013 Town Hall, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, December and January
2011, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, "Celebration of Life" Exhibit, Invitational
2010, “Raising the Roof” Citizens for Adequate Housing, Contributing artist, Peabody, MA
2010, “HAWC” Artwork Donation to support Anonymous Safe Houses in MA
2009, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, "Celebration of Life" Exhibit
2009, “Painting-by-the-Sea” Plein Air Competition, Manchester, MA People’s Choice AWARD
2009, Associate Member Exhibition, North Shore Art Assoc., Gloucester, MA
2008, Manchester Town Hall Arts Gala, MA, "Scenes from Cape Ann"
2008, Associate Member Exhibition, North Shore Art Assoc., Gloucester, MA
2008, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, "Celebration of Life" Exhibit
2008, UU ARTISTS FESTIVAL, Essex, MA
2007, Town Hall, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, solo exhibition
2007, Cultural Committee Arts Gala, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
2006, Beth Israel Hospital, department of Plastic Surgery, Boston, MA
2003, City of Gloucester Mayoral Office AWARD, Environmental Installation
2001,2002,2003, Magnolia Library Annual Art Show, MA
1998, The DeCordova Museum, Lincoln, MA, Silver Enameling AWARD
1994, the U.S. Industrial Film and Video Assoc., Video Design and Illustration AWARD
1985, Selected to demonstrate the first live, interactive, satellite-fed demonstration using Computer Graphics, between the US East Coast and Japan, US West Coast, Germany, and Australia.
1979, "Most Improved Publication AWARD, the Reminder newspaper, E .Longmeadow, MA
1971, Boston Golden Globe AWARD, GOLD: watercolor, SILVER: acrylics; Boston, MA
2020, Santander Bank, Manchester, MA, Solo Exhibit
2017, Boston City Hall, April Solo Exhibit
2015, Beverly Farms Library, Beverly, MA, February Solo Exhibit
2014, February and June; 2011, 2007, Santander Bank, Manchester, MA, Solo Exhibits
2013, Provincetown Arts Association and Museum, Provincetown, MA, Juried exhibit
2012, 2013 Town Hall, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, December and January
2011, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, "Celebration of Life" Exhibit, Invitational
2010, “Raising the Roof” Citizens for Adequate Housing, Contributing artist, Peabody, MA
2010, “HAWC” Artwork Donation to support Anonymous Safe Houses in MA
2009, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, "Celebration of Life" Exhibit
2009, “Painting-by-the-Sea” Plein Air Competition, Manchester, MA People’s Choice AWARD
2009, Associate Member Exhibition, North Shore Art Assoc., Gloucester, MA
2008, Manchester Town Hall Arts Gala, MA, "Scenes from Cape Ann"
2008, Associate Member Exhibition, North Shore Art Assoc., Gloucester, MA
2008, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, "Celebration of Life" Exhibit
2008, UU ARTISTS FESTIVAL, Essex, MA
2007, Town Hall, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, solo exhibition
2007, Cultural Committee Arts Gala, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
2006, Beth Israel Hospital, department of Plastic Surgery, Boston, MA
2003, City of Gloucester Mayoral Office AWARD, Environmental Installation
2001,2002,2003, Magnolia Library Annual Art Show, MA
1998, The DeCordova Museum, Lincoln, MA, Silver Enameling AWARD
1994, the U.S. Industrial Film and Video Assoc., Video Design and Illustration AWARD
1985, Selected to demonstrate the first live, interactive, satellite-fed demonstration using Computer Graphics, between the US East Coast and Japan, US West Coast, Germany, and Australia.
1979, "Most Improved Publication AWARD, the Reminder newspaper, E .Longmeadow, MA
1971, Boston Golden Globe AWARD, GOLD: watercolor, SILVER: acrylics; Boston, MA
Galleries and Art Shows:
2023, “Re-opening Celebration”, the ART2000 Gallery, Manchester, MA
2021, “LOCAL SCENES”, Granite Shore Gallery, Rockport, MA
2018, “SEVEN ARTISTS & SEVEN FISHES”, Boston Harbor Pop-Up Museum, Boston, MA
2012, Aix-en-Provence, France, Private Estate, Solo Exhibit after Artist-in-residency stay
2012, OPA ONLINE SHOWCASE, March 1 - May 15, 2012, Oil Painters of America
2012, four GROUP SHOWS, Cortile Gallery, Provincetown, MA
2011, ROCKPORT ART ASSOC. Juried Exhibition, 10/9 thru 11/12, Rockport, MA
2011, five GROUP SHOWS, Cortile Gallery, Provincetown, MA
2011, 2010 ,2009, 2008ANNUAL M-B-T-S Invitational ARTS FESTIVALS, Manchester, MA
2010, "COLORS OF AUTUMN", Granite Shore Gallery, Rockport, MA
2010, "Painting-by-the-Sea" Plein Air Exhibit and Competition, Manchester, MA
2010, “MOTIF #1 EXHIBITION”, Granite Shore Gallery, Rockport, MA
2010, four different GROUP SHOWS, Cortile Gallery, Provincetown, MA
2009, "FEATURED ARTISTS OF NEW ENGLAND", ROYAL GALLERY, Providence, RI
2009, GROUP SHOWS, Cortile Gallery, Provincetown, MA
2009, ACM GALLERY, FEATURED ARTIST, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
2008, "THE MALE FORM", Cortile Gallery, Provincetown, MA
2008, REPRESENTED ARTIST at ROYAL GALLERY, Providence, RI
2008, Featured Artist, "GRAND OPENING", ACM Gallery, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
2007, SPIRITUS and TUMBLEWEED DESIGNS, Provincetown, MA, Solo Exhibitions
2007, "CELEBRATE GLOUCESTER" Exhibition and Seaport Opening, Gloucester, MA
2005, LGT Gallery, Provincetown, MA
2004, Fine Arts Work Center, Provincetown, MA
2002, ART2000 Gallery Exhibition, Magnolia, MA
2021, “LOCAL SCENES”, Granite Shore Gallery, Rockport, MA
2018, “SEVEN ARTISTS & SEVEN FISHES”, Boston Harbor Pop-Up Museum, Boston, MA
2012, Aix-en-Provence, France, Private Estate, Solo Exhibit after Artist-in-residency stay
2012, OPA ONLINE SHOWCASE, March 1 - May 15, 2012, Oil Painters of America
2012, four GROUP SHOWS, Cortile Gallery, Provincetown, MA
2011, ROCKPORT ART ASSOC. Juried Exhibition, 10/9 thru 11/12, Rockport, MA
2011, five GROUP SHOWS, Cortile Gallery, Provincetown, MA
2011, 2010 ,2009, 2008ANNUAL M-B-T-S Invitational ARTS FESTIVALS, Manchester, MA
2010, "COLORS OF AUTUMN", Granite Shore Gallery, Rockport, MA
2010, "Painting-by-the-Sea" Plein Air Exhibit and Competition, Manchester, MA
2010, “MOTIF #1 EXHIBITION”, Granite Shore Gallery, Rockport, MA
2010, four different GROUP SHOWS, Cortile Gallery, Provincetown, MA
2009, "FEATURED ARTISTS OF NEW ENGLAND", ROYAL GALLERY, Providence, RI
2009, GROUP SHOWS, Cortile Gallery, Provincetown, MA
2009, ACM GALLERY, FEATURED ARTIST, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
2008, "THE MALE FORM", Cortile Gallery, Provincetown, MA
2008, REPRESENTED ARTIST at ROYAL GALLERY, Providence, RI
2008, Featured Artist, "GRAND OPENING", ACM Gallery, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
2007, SPIRITUS and TUMBLEWEED DESIGNS, Provincetown, MA, Solo Exhibitions
2007, "CELEBRATE GLOUCESTER" Exhibition and Seaport Opening, Gloucester, MA
2005, LGT Gallery, Provincetown, MA
2004, Fine Arts Work Center, Provincetown, MA
2002, ART2000 Gallery Exhibition, Magnolia, MA