The Shelter Island Reporter featured Helena’s tapestry, 1652 - Traces of Care, in their online and print editions. Read Susan Dempsey's article here to learn more about Helena’s gift to the Shelter Island History Center and collaboration with architect Bill Pedersen.
Helena Hernmarck and her apprentice Mae Colburn mark the ‘cartoon’ for the History Center’s tapestry, at her studio in Ridgefield, Conn. A cartoon is a full-scale version of a design the artist uses to guide her weaving. Photo: Ross Mantle