Helen Burke

Helen Burke is a poet of some 40 years, turned artist. Because she was writing a children’s book – she decided to have a crack at doing the cover – and so the whole process began.

She followed a printmaking course for some years – and then specialised in carborundum collagraph printing techniques.  This is the area she now favours most, although she also works in acrylics, mixed media, pen & ink wash, and even watercolour – if she feels brave. Life drawing is also a favourite area. She has no “formal” art training and prefers to follow her own path with this.  The principle being – if it isn’t broken – don’t fix it!!

She has exhibited at galleries in Hull and Leeds in the United Kingdom, and now has a range of art cards available direct from her (and shortly on her partner’s jewellery) websites.  These designs are now being digitally reproduced onto fabric – and will shortly be available in a range of women’s fashion, quality cushions, and chiffon scarves.

This page displays some typical images.  She is pleased to say that the OPP has kindly used several of her images.

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Editors Note: 

Not long after the Origami Poems Project website went live, we received an email from Helen Burke asking about our curious poetry project.  Well, seven micro-chapbooks later, we are all goodl friends and still enjoying the adventure.  Here is how she described her discovery:

So true, Helen - nothing stranger than life and more encouraging than discovering a friend & artist!

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Below are some micro-chapbook covers with Helen's artwork.  You can visit her Poet's Page here.