Jerry Helle


Jerry Helle is a Cameroonian artist living and working in Cologne, Germany. His work is deeply rooted in his personal experiences and explores themes such as freedom, home, and belonging. Through his paintings, Helle raises important questions about cultural value systems and challenges the notion that such values are universal truths.

Helle's paintings are characterized by depictions of flowers, birds, and other natural elements that are presented in either a calming or emotionally charged manner. This ambiguity is intentional and reflects Helle's interest in exploring the contrasting polarities of human existence. He uses his art as a means of exploring while also challenging the stereotypes and misconceptions that are often associated with "African art."

Through his paintings, Jerry Helle invites viewers to engage with complex and thought-provoking ideas about self-hood, culture, and society. His work serves as a testament to the power of art to affect, challenge, and transform the world around us.


Available Works


Jerry Helle: Memories Come, Let Me Go

Memories Come, Let Me Go

Jerry Helle

2024

Acrylic, chalk and oil stick on canvas

57 1/8 x 63 in | 145 x 160 cm

Jerry Helle: Mystery of the Atom

Mystery of the Atom

Jerry Helle

2024

Acrylic and oil stick on canvas

63 x 78 3/4 in | 160 x 200 cm

Jerry Helle: There, Not Here

There, Not Here

Jerry Helle

2024

Acrylic and oil stick on canvas

26 3/8 x 52 3/4 in | 67 x 134 cm

Jerry Helle: Guidé par le Vent

Guidé par le Vent

Jerry Helle

2024

Acrylic and oil stick on canvas

63 x 63 in | 160 x 160 cm

Jerry Helle: A la Vie et Celle d’Après

A la Vie et Celle d’Après

Jerry Helle

2024

Acrylic and oil stick on canvas

63 x 63 in | 160 x 160 cm

Jerry Helle: Late Night Day Dreamer

Late Night Day Dreamer

Jerry Helle

2024

Acrylic, oil stick and chalk on canvas

29 1/2 x 45 1/4 in | 75 x 115 cm

Jerry Helle: Parts of Me

Parts of Me

Jerry Helle

2024

Acrylic on canvas

35 3/8 x 35 3/8 in | 90 x 90 cm

Jerry Helle: Matter Matters

Matter Matters

Jerry Helle

2024

Acrylic and crayon on canvas

35 3/8 x 35 3/8 in | 90 x 90 cm


Exhibitions & Art Fairs

»Tracing Through Autumn Winds« at DoxsDoks

»Tracing Through Autumn Winds« at DoxsDoks

Kevin Demery, Jerry Helle, Mario Joyce

30 Aug - 1 Sep 2024

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