Newlandia Series I
The natural world is a filter through which I examine my life and the world around me. The source is my growing up on the Gulf Coast – literally with the beach and gulf in front and wild woods and lowland behind. I found freedom and solace in nature and carry that experience until this day.
Newlandia I
Trust guides these pieces and allows the medium to present itself metaphorically and abstractly, with only vaguely pre-determined parameters. Hundreds of layers of encaustic wax are built up with repeated strokes and then worn down with heat or friction tools. This process mimics geology, and the results resemble familiar landforms. These works, rich with personal meaning, explore my inner landscape and our evolving natural environment. I pursued the Newlandia Series for several years, looking for what the changing world might be. I liken my process to Google mapping the future.
Hectare, 28 x 28 in, Encaustic on Wood. Private collection, US.
Terrain, 28 x 28 in, Encaustic on Wood. Private collection, US.
Reef, 28 x 28 in, Encaustic on Wood
Fen, 24 x 24 in, Encaustic on Wood
Urchin, 28 x 28 in, Encaustic on Wood. Private collection, US.
Parcel, 16 x 16 in, Encaustic on Wood. Private collection, US.
Aquaria, 16 x 16 in, Encaustic on Wood
Atoll, 24 x 24 in, Encaustic on Wood
Drift, 16 x 16 in, Encaustic on Wood
Fathom, 28 x 28 in, Encaustic on Wood. Private collection, US.
Coral 2013, 24 x 24 in, Encaustic on Wood. Private collection, US.
Frondosa, 12 x 9 in, Encaustic on Wood
Oceana, encaustic on wood. Private collection, US.
Dawn, encaustic on wood, 9" x 12". Private collection, US.