The Italian textile arts magazine, ArteMorbida, featured an interview with Helena about her tapestry commission at Hudson Yards. Conducted by Maria Rosaria Roseo, the interview takes an in-depth look at how this commission came to be and the challenges involved in installing tapestries in the ceiling. To link to the article, click here.
The ceiling portion of Maple Tree installed at 35 Hudson Yards, seen from below looking up. In Helena’s words, ‘Having never done such a thing before, or even contemplated it, I immediately followed my own advice: ‘always say yes.’ I had no idea how to do the ceiling installation, but I figured we would work it out.’ Photo: Norman McGrath