Encaustic and mixed media on Wooden Panel.
Bare. Exposed and unsheltered on the surface, roots developing, supporting and grounding what lies above and beneath.
Framed in a simple white wood shadow box frame, framed dimensions 34x34cm.
 
Katja Wittmer has been exploring the ancient medium of encaustic, where beeswax and resin are melted, coloured with pigment, and then solidified again. This exciting medium offers a huge element of spontaneity, and challenges the artist in merging the different wax layers in a controlled way. The various layers create an intriguing depth and luminosity for the viewer to explore.