| "an ordinary article of life, placed so that its useful significance disappears under the new title and point of view - creating a new thought for that object" |
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~ Marcel Duchamp | ||
Artist's Statement ~ My work is inspired by bold architecture, textured walls, utilitarian objects and beauty. Each of these is revealed and celebrated in layers of beeswax, resin and color while subtle details are mysteriously hidden. The variety of themes is reflective of personal, commercial and graphic art experiences, inspired travel and my love of the process. |
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Encaustic Painting ~
Encaustic means "to heat" or "to burn in". The Encaustic process uses melted, pigmented beeswax and natural resins which are then painted onto a rigid surface. After each coat of encaustic paint is applied, heat and tools are used to fuse the layers together.
When cool, the wax cures to create a stable archival painting that can last for centuries without fading or losing its radiance. This medium began in Greco-Roman Egypt before 100 B.C. and was used in portraiture, but eventually fell into disuse. However, in 1954 Jasper Johns put pigmented beeswax on canvas. Thus, encaustic was back on the map.
The medium is well known for its transparency and translucent density and it is a delight to paint layer after layer and watch the color shine from underneath. It still remains an uncommon medium. The encaustic medium lends itself well to abstract art and contemporary paintings.
Found Object Art ~
A found object, in an artistic sense, indicates the use of an object which has not been designed for an artistic purpose, but which exists for another purpose already. Found materials may exist either as utilitarian, manufactured items, or things which occur in nature. In both cases the objects are discovered by the artist to be capable of being employed in an artistic way, and are designated as "found" to distinguish them from purposely created items used in the art forms.