Born in Hartberg, Austria
1970 – 1973
Professional photography training in Hartberg and Graz, Austria
1974 – 1981
Official photographer of the Vienna Sate Opera in Austria
1980 – 1984
FLIGHT OF FANCY, “Empfundene Bewegung,” series of impressionist to abstract ballet photographs, Exhibited in Austria, Monte Carlo and New York City
1982
OPERA LIVE – The Vienna State Opera,” Book published by Edition S, Österreichische Staatsdruckerei. Text by Dr. Peter Dusek. Photography & layout concept by Helmut Koller 1982 Move to Palm Beach, Florida
1982
Moved to Palm Beach, Florida
1982 – 1988
Fashion photography for STYLE & MENSTYLE, German publication HOMAGE TO EGON SCHIELE, start of a 5-year mixed media project honoring the artist’s idol and hero, Austrian artist Egon Schiele. With exhibitions in Miami, Chicago, New York, Germany and 5 cities in Austria
1990
First figurative paintings (easel paintings) in acrylic on canvas
1992 – 1997
Start of a portrait series of historicAmerican Indians
Eexhibitions in the US and Europe
1993 – 1994
WE THE PEOPLE, a series of flag images in mixed media
1997
Start of the series of Animal paintings
1999
Founded the “Palm Street Art Studios”, a West Palm Beach art district and artist group
First Exhibition of Pop Animal paintings in the United States at Galleria di Sorrento, Las Vegas
2001
“MEMORY,” special art object for an event benefiting the American Red Cross, Palm Beach Chapter
2002
Was invited by Polo America to participate in a unique art exhibit, for an awareness promotion for the sport of polo and its return to the Olympics
2004 – 2017
Cooperation with Galerie Dumonteil, Galerie Dumonteil located in Paris, New York City & Shanghai, China
Since 2018
Helmut Koller Studio, cooperation with international art dealer, Franck Laverdin
Currently lives and works in Palm Beach, Florida and Vienna, Austria