‘Landscape Beneath’ is Helen’s intuitive representation of the energy of a living, complex healthy soil microbiome. This painting from 2021 is part of Helen’s ongoing exploration of soil, and connections between all life-giving forces.
Her background as a designer and maker of architectural glass contributes to the quality of light, colour, form, depth and balance of these intuitive pieces on canvas.
Helen has lived, worked, and contributed to Castlemaine life since the 1990’s. She is passionate about supporting creative life and building thriving communities – and good soil!

Long-time Castlemaine creative talent Helen Kelly works across painting, textiles, metal, glass, and video projections. Collaborator, curator and community connector, Helen is at her creative best working, as seen here, in true abstractionism.
With recent paintings selling for between three and six thousand dollars, the reserve price of $500 makes it a steal.