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Warsaw, MO Mural 2025 at The Landing Restaurant
Luke Helms: Artist Statement
Luke Helms is a dynamic, multidisciplinary artist whose practice is an energetic exploration across painting, sculpture, and design. Rooted in the stark contrasts and urban vitality of his Kansas City origins, his work is now suffused with the brilliant light and optimism of San Diego, creating a powerful synthesis of raw emotional depth and vibrant color.
Current Mixed Media 2D Work 2024-2025
Helms’s foundational philosophy centers on the expressive power of line and form to create movement and joy. Whether channeling the fluidity of physical space into monumental raw clay sculptures or capturing nuanced harmonies on canvas, his art consistently prioritizes an uplifting and visceral engagement with the viewer. He leverages a mastery of color and spontaneous draftsmanship to translate complex emotions into accessible visual language.
As an artist, my lifelong love for fashion is a driving force behind my creative practice, viewing garments not just as clothing, but as wearable canvases and sculptural forms. This passion fuels my commitment to translating my original designs—often inspired by fine art principles, cultural narratives, and abstract concepts—into well-made, very durable made-to-order products that stand the test of time both in quality and style. By focusing on a limited number available of each design, I ensure every piece maintains its unique artistry and exclusivity, offering collectors a truly personal and lasting connection to my work that is both an investment in high-quality craftsmanship and a statement of distinctive style.
Prop Building for Local Parade Floats.
Artist Biography
Luke Helms has cultivated a distinguished artistic career spanning over two decades, characterized by national and international recognition across diverse mediums.
He established his pedigree in the ceramic arts, notably receiving an Honorable Mention at the NCECA International National Ceramic Art Competition in 2005. His compelling raw clay sculpture, “172 lb,” was exhibited in several prestigious venues, including the 59th Annual Juried Exhibition at the Sioux City Art Center (juried by James Rondeau, Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago) and “Art St Louis XX, The Exhibition” (juried by renowned sculptor Chakaia Booker).
Helms’s shift into two-dimensional work has earned similar acclaim. His painting “Blue Lines” received specific mention from Jordan Kantor, Assistant Curator at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), during the 23rd Annual Juried Exhibition at Pleiades Gallery of Contemporary Art, Inc. in New York, and was featured in the Southern California Award Exhibition at the Museum of Living Artists in Balboa Park, San Diego.
Today, Helms continues his multidisciplinary practice, creating sculptures, fine art paintings, and specialized prop work. He is currently represented by Legends Gallery La Jolla in California and actively participates in various fine art gallery pop-ups across the San Diego region.
2000-2005
1985-1999
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Luke Helms Art Portfolio 