Encaustic art can sometimes be seen as a niche or purely material-driven practice, but contemporary wax-based artists approach the medium from many diverse and idiosyncratic directions. Join exhibiting artists from Fire & Form for a conversation about materials and meaning in contemporary encaustic art. This panel will explore the evolving definition of wax-based work, the interplay of craft and process, and how personal, environmental, and conceptual narratives are embedded within each work.

This talk will be moderated by a member of Rochester’s Working With Wax group and is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Fire & Form, a juried exhibition celebrating the depth, diversity, and innovation of encaustic artists across New York State.

IMAGE

"The Hills of Italy" by Lida Riedlinger
"Seeds of Growth" by Connie Ehindero
"Finger Lakes Grapes" by Anne McCune
"Drowning in Blue" by Pat Deluca
*example images by members of the Working With Wax Group.

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