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Shima Shanti – Peace Waters
Del Dios
San Diego, CA 92029 , United States
Call Seller
619.920.1954
Showrooms
Through a Glass Darkly
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Description
"Through a Glass Darkly" is an original encaustic painting by San Diego Artist, Shima Shanti. Shima is a contemporary painter working in the ancient art form of painting with molten beeswax and fusing with fire called Encaustic. This painting expresses the deep well of stillness; the merging of all and nothing. In this sheer absence oneness and peace are revealed.
Up to 50 layers of molten beeswax mixed with earth pigments are painted on Russian Baltic birch panel then each layer fused with the flame of a torch. Shima's minimal aesthetic and choice of all natural elements create patina and texture that is storied, translucent, and luminous. In this simplicity unexpected levels of complexity surface.
Beeswax is one of nature's best preservatives impervious to moisture, UV light and will not darken or fade over time. The unique beauty of encaustic is imperfection. There are bubbles, ripples and markings on the smooth-texture, high-gloss surface.
Her minimal aesthetic and choice of all natural earth elements create patina and texture that are storied, translucent and luminous. In this simplicity unexpected levels of complexity surface.
Shima's inspiration is borne from growing up in the endless abundance of water and big sky of Montana. Her connection to nature has gifted her with an innate sense of color and composition. -
More Information
Documentation: Signed Origin: United States, California Period: New Materials: Encaustic layers of molten beeswax mixed with earth pigments and tree-sap Damar painted on custom-made Baltic birch panels and fused with the flame of a torch. Condition: New. The unique beauty of Encaustic are the bubbles, ripples and markings on the smooth-texture, high-gloss surface. Creation Date: 2024 Styles / Movements: Conceptualism, Contemporary Incollect Reference #: 728832 -
Dimensions
W. 24 in; H. 24 in; D. 1.5 in; W. 60.96 cm; H. 60.96 cm; D. 3.81 cm;
