Encaustic sculpture, (11 x 15 x 6 in), pedestal piece
Materials: encaustic medium, photograph, textile, wire
Rushing out of the grocery, my peripheral vision caught sight of a table overflowing with succulents. I paused in the electronic door, knowing that going back inside would satisfy my need for grounding, as well as delight my spirits. Circling back in through the entrance door, I scuttled over to the table, allowing the subtle colors of the leaves to fill my view, imagination getting lost in form as each arose from the layer beneath… glorious shades of pink and purple fading out to the edges against lush verdant centers.
I printed the photo onto textile and began waxing layer upon layer of encaustic medium, carving out their beautiful forms while pondering how much we were like these moisture-filled reservoirs as we continued to weather the pandemic. Abruptly changing our lives in the blink of an eye, we had to call on our inner resources for new imaginings of how to cope in a changed world. All levels of our being were affected, and there was a deep and wide continuum of loss, renewed perspective on that which we may have previously taken for granted, and beauty in how we put forth tremendous effort to figure out how to cope and survive… and maybe, even grow.
As I began to pigment their cloudy, wax-covered, ridged forms, their aliveness made me think how the truest essence of life has been illuminated during this time of ongoing perspective. Sculpting to shape, they became topographical maps in my mind— visual depictions of the peaks and valleys of experience that are inevitable during times of pain, change, and uncertainty. The wire protrusions with energetic glowing tips that began to grow out of these rolling lines represent those deep parts of ourselves that depend on connection with the wider world and with those closest to our hearts, seeking this vital contact out in ways unfamiliar for us, all… These tiny sprouts bring feelings of hope, reflecting the resiliency of the human spirit as we continue to navigate this topsy-turvy life and remind ourselves that we are not alone in the quest.
Exploring different interpretations of encaustic sculpture brings both deep challenge and feelings of abundance as I dive down to explore the unexplored in my mind and share it outwardly. This sculpture is a pedestal piece and would energize any space with its organic inspiration.
Encaustic sculpture, (11 x 15 x 6 in), pedestal piece
Materials: encaustic medium, photograph, textile, wire
Rushing out of the grocery, my peripheral vision caught sight of a table overflowing with succulents. I paused in the electronic door, knowing that going back inside would satisfy my need for grounding, as well as delight my spirits. Circling back in through the entrance door, I scuttled over to the table, allowing the subtle colors of the leaves to fill my view, imagination getting lost in form as each arose from the layer beneath… glorious shades of pink and purple fading out to the edges against lush verdant centers.
I printed the photo onto textile and began waxing layer upon layer of encaustic medium, carving out their beautiful forms while pondering how much we were like these moisture-filled reservoirs as we continued to weather the pandemic. Abruptly changing our lives in the blink of an eye, we had to call on our inner resources for new imaginings of how to cope in a changed world. All levels of our being were affected, and there was a deep and wide continuum of loss, renewed perspective on that which we may have previously taken for granted, and beauty in how we put forth tremendous effort to figure out how to cope and survive… and maybe, even grow.
As I began to pigment their cloudy, wax-covered, ridged forms, their aliveness made me think how the truest essence of life has been illuminated during this time of ongoing perspective. Sculpting to shape, they became topographical maps in my mind— visual depictions of the peaks and valleys of experience that are inevitable during times of pain, change, and uncertainty. The wire protrusions with energetic glowing tips that began to grow out of these rolling lines represent those deep parts of ourselves that depend on connection with the wider world and with those closest to our hearts, seeking this vital contact out in ways unfamiliar for us, all… These tiny sprouts bring feelings of hope, reflecting the resiliency of the human spirit as we continue to navigate this topsy-turvy life and remind ourselves that we are not alone in the quest.
Exploring different interpretations of encaustic sculpture brings both deep challenge and feelings of abundance as I dive down to explore the unexplored in my mind and share it outwardly. This sculpture is a pedestal piece and would energize any space with its organic inspiration.
