Helen Lurye Originally from the former Soviet Union, Helen Lurye is currently a resident of Brooklyn, New York. Her paintings have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world and are featured in many notable private collections. Memories of Italy, Morocco, Africa and the Amazon rainforest are infused in her artistry, adding a dimension of texture and brightness. Helen's bold and vividly colorful imagery is derived from the natural world and the miracle of life which continuously reveals itself. Abstract and figurative motifs combine to express the complexities of life and to remind the viewer of the extraordinary beauty, mystery and biological diversity that exists therein. More information about Helen Lurye can be found at her website: webspawner.com/users/helenlurye.