Fusing Forms:
Contemporary Women Reimagining Encaustics
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Encaustic, derived from the Greek word enkaustikos meaning "to burn in," is one of the oldest artistic mediums, combining heated resin, beeswax, and pigment.
Revived in the 20th century, it continues to inspire contemporary artists today. This exhibition features nine female artists who expand upon traditional encaustic techniques in painting, sculpture, printmaking, book arts, and mixed-media works. Together, they explore the medium’s versatility by incorporating fibers, found objects, and conceptual ideas, blending ancient processes with modern approaches to create compelling, tactile forms. Their works reflect the enduring and evolving nature of encaustic art.
Participating artists:
Andrea Carracedo, Terri Yacovelli, Michele Randall, Christina Brady, Alaina Enslen, Sally Hootnick, Tracy Casagrande Clancy, Bonny Leibowitz, Lorraine Glessner
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Opening Reception:
Saturday, February 1, 2025 5-7 pm
On display through March 2, 2025
Talisman:
The World of Magic
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The exhibition explores the world of magic and dreams where boundaries between illusion and reality are fading into each other.
We want the visitor to escape reality and enter a space where class, race, gender, and power politics are transcended, and we are instead nurtured by the supernatural elements present in all cultures across distance and time.
Because from time-to-time we all need some form of talismanic protection.
As individuals, but even as a collective, as a community, as a world aflame we need something greater than ourselves to protect us; perhaps from ourselves. The artwork presented in the exhibition wants to surprise the visitor, wants to influence the sense of reality, and transform moments of our lives into something magical and whimsical.
Participating artists:
Jennifer Axinn-Weiss, Paola Bari, Mary Ann Glass, Jennifer Prevatt, Andres San Millan, Lisa Winika.
Opening Reception:
Saturday, March 15, 2025 5-7 pm
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This project is made possible with funds from the New York State Legislature and administered by Arts Mid-Hudson.
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