Encaustic and mixed media on cradled board.
18x24"
This unframed artwork was created on a professional quality reinforced cradled birch wood panel. Walking in the woods, I was intrigued with the holes that are created in a tree when a branch dies and the bark begins to form around the hole. These seemed that they could be portals to another place in time. The ceramic pieces were pressed into tree bark to create the texture for the "portals". These shapes were then used to create an abstract floral design. The portals are also representative of vaginas, which also act as a portal for new life into another world.
After nearly twenty years of raising a family, teaching art, and working as a school principal, I retired and started a successful wedding and family photography business for nearly ten years. When Covid put an end to that business, I started making art for myself. Exploring mixed media, encaustics and ceramics.
Soon I had too much art for my home. I joined a few art groups and began exhibiting my art in various galleries throughout the Chicago area.
I love spending time with my family and exploring nature in various parts of the county. My happy place is in my studio exploring different techniques and combining my love of mixed media, encaustics and ceramics.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
I love experimenting with a variety of materials, striving to create harmony and cohesiveness from diverse components. I find this similar to finding commonalities with people who hold different views. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't, but we learn from each attempt.
I like a challenge and seldom give up (with art or people!). I attempt to create unity through layering, adding textures, colors, lines, texts or graphic elements. The piece eventually comes together as a whole, and if it doesn't, I follow the advice of a former instructor and know that I'm not finished yet!
My goal is to hold the viewer's attention for a sustained amount of time, allowing them to consider the title of the piece and hopefully make a personal connection to the artwork.
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