Encaustic Grids: The “Floating” Series

One day, as I applied heat to encaustic wax to reveal some of the many layers of color – these circles unexpectedly appeared. I had a wonderful time experimenting, and learning about the variations in form and color I could create. Knowing precisely how the colors would emerge was impossible, and that element of surprise became part of my creative process. The partially visible gridlines provide the structure from which these ethereal circles seem to “float,” creating a playful combination of organic and mechanical shapes.