Sculptor Helen Culham Morrison died peacefully Jan 3, 2017. Born Sept 22, 1924, Helen grew up in Toronto, Canada. An excellent student, she showed a talent for art. During World War II, she was one of the few female drafters in the Toronto war plant. Helen studied painting and sculpture at the Chicago and San Francisco Art Institutes.
Helen married George Morrison in 1947, living in Palo Alto and San Carlos. Her long career was as a sculptor, her award-winning work widely shown in the Bay Area. Her mostly abstract pieces were notable for their beautiful organic shapes, innovative techniques and variety of materials. She loved teaching sculpture, her classes an inspiration to many. Helen’s sculpture can be viewed at helenmorrisonsculpure.com.
Helen was a passionate environmentalist and advocate for women’s rights. She loved nature, cats, reading, gardening and her family. She is survived by daughters Carol Moll and Jean Morrison, grandson Christopher Moll, great-grandson Adrian and brother Hubert Culham.
Helen was very fond of the staffs of San Carlos Elms Assisted Living, and Kaiser Redwood City and Daly City. The family thanks them for their hard work and dedication.
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