The Lay of the Land

 

In this new collection, I explore the storytelling potential of texture through encaustic painting, where cracks, ridges, and smooth planes form a visual language. Each surface becomes a map shaped by the unpredictable nature of molten wax,. The interplay of texture and form mirrors the way landscapes tell stories, revealing their histories through every fracture, erosion, and contour.

The encaustic medium itself embodies the storytelling process. Fluid and volatile, the wax transforms through gestures, large brushes, and subtle manipulations, cooling into surfaces that resemble rugged cliffs, flowing rivers, or soft dunes. Each mark is deliberate yet shaped by chance, much like the way narratives unfold over time. These textures speak of transitions, resilience, and the tension between control and chaos.

This series invites viewers to engage with texture as a language. Each piece tells a story through its topography, capturing moments of transformation and inviting interpretation.

Inspired deeply by the natural world, these works draw from the surfaces and patterns found in the environment: the cracks of parched earth, the erosion of rocky cliffs, and the rippling of sand dunes. These elements are more than visual references; they become metaphors for the shifting terrains of life and the stories embedded within them.

Through this work, I aim to transform texture into a tool for narratives to be read, where every ridge, groove, and plane holds meaning.

 

 

You can learn more about my process of creating these on my Instagram

These paintings are  one of a kind, original encaustic painting, an immediate and tactile painting method using molten pigmented beeswax.

Artworks made with Passion, Fire and Wax.

Authenticity certificate provided.

Created on cradled birch panel. The birch panels have solid ’’wood cradles that ensure strength and is easy to hang, as no frame is necessary.