VOICES OF FIRE

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Alexander/Heath Contemporary
is pleased to announce
an exhibition featuring the work
of national artists using the
Encaustic art process

VOICES OF FIRE

November 3 through November 24, 2023
Curated by Gina Louthian-Stanley

OPENING RECEPTION:
Art-by-Night Friday, November 3rd, 2023, 5-9 pm

CLOSING RECEPTION:
 Friday, November 24th, 2023, 6-9 pm

New artwork using an Encaustic art process, also known as hot wax painting, will soon grace the walls of the Alexander/Heath Contemporary Art Gallery at 109 Campbell Ave SW, Downtown Roanoke.

The exhibit features artwork of varied styles including conceptual art, abstract painting, mixed media and photography all created with the use of varied techniques and Encaustic medium.

This exhibit, curated by Gina Louthian-Stanley, underlines the many techniques and visions of these 18 unique artists using Encaustic medium to create beautiful and organic works.

Each artist represented has a distinct voice and vision when ‘painting’ with this ‘mysterious medium’.  Some are fairly new to encaustic, and some have worked in the medium for over 20+ years.

Unlike other painting media, encaustic begins in a molten phase and becomes solid. The artists only have a few seconds to move the brush from palette to panel before the wax becomes unworkable.

Heat is used to manipulate the paint and wax. Once solid, it has unusual light reflection qualities that can be seen throughout the layers of paint.
The works exhibited will explore the concept of Voice through their process or through their subject matter.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE SEVENTEEN PARTICIPATING ARTISTS

Opening Reception on November 3, 2023

Artists represented:

Amanda Jolley
Bridgette Guerzon Mills
Crystal Marie
Amanda Smith
Christine Rooney
Karen Sewell
Scott Kitts
Jacki Mechanic
Gina Louthian-Stanley
Regina Bernadette Quinn
Giselle Gautreau
Bridget Benton Carwyn
Taliaferro Logan
Lynda Ray
Gail Haile
Fleta Monaghan
Bet Kindley
John Clingempeel

The exhibition is on display through November 29th.
Access is available during special exhibition hours or by appointment only:
Contact Ed Hettig:
hettig@alexander-heath.com or text 607.226.2473.