Helena Noordhoff
is an accomplished printmaker and dedicated Printmaking Instructor at both the Honolulu Museum of Art School and Leeward Community College. Raised on the island of Oʻahu, Helena discovered her passion for printmaking at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa under the mentorship of Charles Cohan.
In May 2022, Helena earned her Master of Fine Arts in Print Media from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, where she presented her thesis exhibition, Realphantasie. Her work continued to gain recognition with a solo exhibition titled Chrysalis, showcased at Honolulu Printmakers in July 2023.
Helena is currently a tenure-track 2-D Studio Art instructor at Leeward Community College, where she teaches a diverse range of courses, including screenprinting, introduction to printmaking, introduction to drawing and more. Alongside her teaching, Helena actively exhibits her artwork in local shows.
Helena's work delves into shared perceptions surrounding mental health and emotional conditions, exploring the labels and diagnoses associated with them. Through her art, she invites the development of empathy, encouraging viewers to reflect on their awareness, perceptions, and reactions to mental health.
