By Alaina Enslen
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstract geometric encaustic painting in patterned ochre on white
"Centuries Spliced Open" made by Hudson Valley artist, Alaina Enslen, in 2022
Encaustic & monotype mounted on panel
30 x 41 x 2 inches, sides reveal raw wood sides
Excellent condition, ready to hang
Lightweight
Signed, verso
This abstract minimalist painting is made with pattered ochre monotypes on an encaustic white background. The paper, which is adhered to a light wood Birch panel and layered with a subtle layer of encaustic, is arranged in a geometric motif that accentuates the play of negative space. The layered paper and encaustic create a textured, impasto surface.
About the artist:
Alaina Enslen expresses her artistic vision through repurposed fabrics infused with beeswax. The Cornwall-On-Hudson based artist collects pieces of textile that evoke memory, tradition, or experience like cherished worn heirlooms, discarded clothes, and religious garments, which are then assembled on panel in an abstract patchwork. Favoring fabrics with a neutral or subtle cool palette, she flattens and frays the material to explore color, form, and lines, reimaging used cloth...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
MaterialsFabric, Canvas, Encaustic