My work incorporates designs reminiscent of the past with modern day functionality. Inspirations from travel, vintage textiles, sayings, and writings are translated into hand-dyed, vibrant color, drawn, light-hearted graphics, screen printed, bold pattern and sewn, functional objects.  The functionality of the objects exists as something to be worn, used, or to decorate.  By merging art and design, I desire to create an aesthetic, which is both nostalgic and functional and becomes, as written by designer Alexander Girard, “simple expressions of delight, amusement, and reverence.”

Recent Works:
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Biography

Since 2007, Helena Navarro, a textile artist, has participated in the Hermitage Studio Artist Program.  She produces hand dyed, screen printed, and sewn functional and decorative fabric objects.

In 2004, Helena graduated from Old Dominion University with a fine arts degree and K-12 art teaching certification.  Upon graduation, she taught for Norfolk Public Schools, where she received the 2007 Inspirational Art Teacher of the Year Award.

Helena currently works full-time in the studios and instructs youth and adult surface design classes, workshops and participates in artist-in-residencies at various schools in the Hampton Roads area.   She attends juried, outdoor shows and festivals.  In May, Helena was given the Award of Excellence for Mixed Media at the Gosport Arts Festival held in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Upcoming Events

Chesapeake Arts Show
Saturday, April 25 10 am - 5pm
Sunday, April 26 12 - 5pm
located at the grounds of Portlock Galleries in the South Norfolk section of Chesapeake, VA
www.hope-house.org/arts/chesapeake/

Gosport Arts Festival
Saturday, May 9, 10am - 6pm
Sunday, May 10, 10am - 5pm
located on High Street, Portsmouth, VA
www.gosportartsfestival.com

Hermitage Museum & Gardens
7637 North Shore Road
Norfolk VA 23505

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