In the 2000s, Helen Frankenthaler continued to innovate and inspire with her art, focusing particularly on printmaking. Her work from this period is characterized by collaborations that pushed the boundaries of printmaking, as seen in her production of woodcuts such as "Madame Butterfly" (2000), "Japanese Maple" (2005), and "Weeping Crabapple" (2009). These works, some resulting from collaborations with notable studios and printers like Ken Tyler, showcase Frankenthaler's exploration of nature and abstraction, with titles often referencing trees on her property in Darien, Connecticut. Her work "Madame Butterfly," a complex 102-color woodcut, stands out as one of her finest prints, demonstrating her mastery over the medium and her ability to convey subtlety and depth through color and form​ (Clark Art Institute)​​ (ArtsWatch)​. Frankenthaler's late works, spanning from 1990 to 2003, also marked a period of prolific creativity and experimentation with materials, color, and imagery. Exhibitions of these works highlight her continuous exploration and contribution to American art, demonstrating her unique approach to evoking the natural world with minimal means. Pieces like "Contentment Island" (2002) reflect her capacity to suggest landscapes and atmospheric conditions through abstraction, employing a light touch and a refined sense of color and form that became signatures of her style. This late period in Frankenthaler's career underscores her enduring influence and the depth of her artistic vision, as she remained active and innovative up until the last years of her life​ (Art New England)​. Throughout her career, Frankenthaler remained a significant figure in the art world, known for her role in the transition from Abstract Expressionism to Color Field painting and her development of the soak-stain technique. Her contributions to the landscape of post-war American art were profound, influencing generations of artists with her abstract works that at times referenced figuration and landscape in unique ways​ (Frankenthaler Foundation)​.