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Post by CindyJ on May 8, 2019 9:59:17 GMT -8
Helen L. Collen talks about photographic exhibit in New York City
BY MARKOS PAPADATOS Fine art photographer Helen L. Collen is the wife of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Phil Collen of Def Leppard. She chatted about her photographic exhibit on May 20 at 393 Broadway in Manhattan. This "Gratitude" event will take place at 393 Broadway in New York City, where it will be open to the public from 11 a.m. to 5p.m. "New York feels like coming home," she said. "It is extremely ecstatic relief. It's like a dream come true to do this in my hometown." It is curated by veteran rocker Phil Collen of Def Leppard and produced by Jody Britt of Britt Fine Art Consulting. Her exhibit will be comprised of 50 pieces of work. "I did a gallery showing in Los Angeles, which was called 'Gratitude.' I have been shooting fervently for the past six years, and I realized that my work started to overflow everything. My husband suggested that I get a website, which I did," she said. This photographic exhibit is special since it will take place one day before her son, Jaxson's, first birthday. "This exhibit will be double the celebration," she said. "I am looking forward to this event. It is going to be amazing," she said. A native of Brooklyn, Collen is stoked with the fact that her husband, Phil, the lead guitarist of Def Leppard was officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this past March. "That was great and long overdue," she said. "It happened at the right place at the right time. It has been a really good year." To learn more about the photographic work of Helen L. Collen, check out her official website. Source
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Post by dzm1127 on May 9, 2019 10:13:26 GMT -8
Very happy for Helen! If you haven't checked out her website I encourage you to do so. She has the ability to capture shots that make inanimate objects seem alive. Congrats Helen!
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Post by Shawn on May 9, 2019 19:11:19 GMT -8
Helen has a lot of fans herself me being just one of them. She is very kind and deserves all of the success she has earned and has coming to her.
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Post by jtmtl on May 13, 2019 5:59:30 GMT -8
She has always been so kind and so much fun to talk to! I am so happy she is getting this exhibit! Talent all around  |
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Post by CindyJ on May 17, 2019 6:05:16 GMT -8
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Post by CindyJ on May 17, 2019 8:10:54 GMT -8
Def Leppard's Phil Collen attending one-day NYC exhibit of his wife's photos next week
May 17, 2019 Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen will be on hand at a pop-up exhibit of photos by his wife, Helen Collen, this Monday, May 20, in New York City. Phil curated the display, titled “Gratitude — A Fine Art Photographic Exhibit,” which will be located at the 393 NYC venue in downtown Manhattan. The exhibit will be open to the public and members of the press from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, followed by a three-hour opening party and reception. “Gratitude” features 50 images captured by Helen, including onstage photos of Def Leppard, KISS and REO Speedwagon, pics of international landmarks, slice-of-life photos and more. In addition to her photography, Helen is an experienced costume designer. “Helen has a great ear for words, a great eye for color and perspective,” says Phil, “and with this — her first artistic exhibition — it’s a wonderful combination of all the above.” You can check out examples of Helen’s work at HelenCollenPhotography.com and BrittFineArtConsulting.com. Meanwhile, Phil, who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with Def Leppard in March, will be hitting the road again with his famous band starting next month with a run of European shows. The British rockers also will mount a Canadian tour leg in July, followed by a new Las Vegas residency that kicks off August 14 at Zappos Theater. Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights reserved. Source
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Post by rellis on May 18, 2019 13:15:50 GMT -8
Helen does great work and seems to be a likeable and interesting woman. I wish her the best and I am sure the exhibit will be a success.
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Post by Shawn on May 19, 2019 17:08:33 GMT -8
Helen is one of those people you want in your inner circle. She has Lived the life of two people and handles herself with Class. I know a lot of us were Happy to see her bring another person into this world. I wish her the best with her Exhibit in NYC. If you want to get to know more about her read through this great interview we did with her in 2017. Exclusive Q&A with Photographer, Costume Designer, Songwriter, and Phil Collen's wife, Helen L. Collen Interview Conducted: March 2017rockbrigade.proboards.com/post/91064/thread |
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Post by CindyJ on May 21, 2019 9:49:32 GMT -8
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Post by CindyJ on May 21, 2019 9:49:46 GMT -8
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Post by CindyJ on May 21, 2019 9:49:57 GMT -8
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Post by CindyJ on May 21, 2019 9:51:06 GMT -8
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Post by Shawn on May 21, 2019 9:51:49 GMT -8
Jaxson is out cold....long days |
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Post by CindyJ on May 21, 2019 17:01:54 GMT -8
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Post by CindyJ on May 21, 2019 17:22:23 GMT -8
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Post by CindyJ on May 21, 2019 17:37:05 GMT -8
Review: Helen L. Collen hosts 'Gratitude' fine art photographic exhibit SPECIAL
BY MARKOS PAPADATOS 8 HOURS AGO IN ENTERTAINMENTNew York - On May 20, acclaimed photographer Helen L. Collen hosted "Gratitude: A Fine Art Photographic Exhibit" at 393 Broadway in New York. This photographic exhibit was curated by her husband, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Phil Collen, the lead guitarist of Def Leppard. It was produced by Jody Britt of Britt Fine Art Consulting. It featured approximately 50 unique pieces of photographic work. "Thanks to everyone for believing in me and for liking something that you can do yourself, but appreciating what I bring to the table," Helen said. When asked how it feels to be a photographer in the digital age, Helen responded, "The same way it felt to be a photographer in the Polaroid age." "I am excited to have a website now, which to be honest was my husband's idea. This allows people to see my photos and share them. It's a positive thing," she said. Even in her high school days, Helen envisioned that she would be a "visual artist" at this stage of her life. "From a very young age, I knew that I was not a '9 to 5' desk person," she admitted. "Whatever the art was going to be revealed itself later in stages," she added. For Helen, success is a "never-ending journey." "There is no real success since when you reach a specific goal, there is always something else to achieve," she said. This event was extra special for the Collen family since they celebrated the first birthday of their son, Jaxson, with blue balloons and cake. For more information on photographer Helen L. Collen and her work, visit her official homepage. Debbi Blackwell-Cook, the lead songstress from Collen's blues side project, Delta Deep was also in attendance. Source
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Post by CindyJ on May 23, 2019 18:29:41 GMT -8
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Phil Collen of Def Leppard opens up
BY MARKOS PAPADATOS 3 HOURS AGO IN MUSICNew York - On May 20, Phil Collen of the acclaimed rock group Def Leppard sat down and chatted with this journalist at a photographic exhibit in the heart of New York City. The iconic rocker curated his wife, Helen L. Collen's "Gratitude" fine art photographic exhibit at 393 Broadway. "This is wonderful because I missed the last one in Los Angeles," he said. "It is great to see these photos since I remember when a lot of them were taken. It is nice to see everything come full circle." Collen revealed that he will be flying off to Europe to perform at the European festivals with Def Leppard. "After Europe, we will go to Canada and Las Vegas," he said. This summer, from August 14 to September 7, Def Leppard will kick off "The Sin City Residency" at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. "We've performed in Las Vegas before," Collen admitted. "We will be there for almost a month so that will be cool." On being a recording artist in this digital age, Collen responded, "We've always stepped up to whatever is there. We've embraced everything really. Technology is a great way to get your music out there. There are always things out there." Regarding the recent passage of the Music Modernization Act (MMA), Collen said, "Publishers were supposed to protect us. Like everything, laws are made and people break them all the time. We need as much protection as we can get." Most recently, this past March, Collen was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn as the lead guitarist of Def Leppard. The band garnered the largest number in the fan vote component. "The fan vote was amazing," he said. "That was the most important part about it. We are really appreciative of our fans because they really stepped up." What made that night in Brooklyn extra special for the band was Dr. Brian May of Queen inducted them into the hallowed Rock Hall. Aside from Def Leppard, Collen is also a part of the blues side project, Delta Deep where he plays lead guitar and is featured on the vocals, along with Debbi Blackwell-Cook on vocals, Forrest Robinson on percussion and drums and Robert DeLeo on bass.  Photo by Gary Hahn In their personal lives, Phil and Helen are celebrating the first birthday of their baby son, Jaxson. "It is all happening, so the trick is to keep at it, and good things will happen," he said. For his fans and supporters, Collen said, "Thanks for staying by us. Come down and check us out." To learn more about Def Leppard's upcoming residency in Las Vegas, check out their official website. Source
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Post by lynnrt on May 24, 2019 16:22:34 GMT -8
He is a darling little guy!!!!!
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Post by ladystrange73 on May 25, 2019 12:21:21 GMT -8
I wonder if Helen will be selling any print copies to purchase. I have a piece of Rick Allen art and a piece of Helen's work would be a nice addition to my collection. She has always been kind and gracious everytime I've met her.
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Post by CindyJ on May 25, 2019 14:34:10 GMT -8
I wonder if Helen will be selling any print copies to purchase. I have a piece of Rick Allen art and a piece of Helen's work would be a nice addition to my collection. She has always been kind and gracious everytime I've met her. |
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