Helen Frankenthaler (artist)

Helen Frankenthaler was an influential American abstract painter known for her innovative approach to color and form. She pioneered the "soak-stain" technique, where she poured thinned paint directly onto unprimed canvases, creating luminous, flowing fields of color. Her work helped bridge Abstract Expressionism and Color Field painting, emphasizing spontaneity and the emotive power of color. Frankenthaler's approach opened new possibilities for painters and significantly impacted modern art. She was active from the 1950s onward and remains celebrated for her contributions to the development of contemporary abstract art.