Wendy Wahl
Untitled
Untitled
encaustic
10" x 10"
10" x 10"
April 9 through April 27, 2007
Wendy Wahl: encaustics
The word encaustic is of Greek origin and refers to the process of fusing the paint. In use as far back as the 5th Century BCE, encaustic paint is a solid mixture of beeswax, damar resin and pigment that when heated becomes a molten liquid. When it cools it returns to its solid condition transformed. The medium is fascinating because its inherent properties represent qualities of the sublime in nature; it is mesmerizing to work in because of its affect on the senses. It seems an ideal substance to explore the concept of “Atmospheric Landscapes”. My interest in capturing fleeting moments is inspired by the blanket of air around the earth that is constantly changing. The atmosphere that surrounds us can create an emotional tone or attitude, especially one associated with a specific place or time. The paintings in this exhibition are a response to a view from a second story east window at early dawn. The brief period just after and just before the blue shows itself. Daybreak arrives giving birth to the unknown moments that lay ahead.Wendy Wahl: encaustics
Wendy Wahl