Top row (L to R): Night Isn't Black If You Know That It's Green; Inside; In The Garden
Bottom row (L to R): Kitty Cat; Early Spring; Night Of The Spring
Bottom row (L to R): Kitty Cat; Early Spring; Night Of The Spring
DISCO TORNADO 2020
From Spring to Spring
The majority of these pieces were made between March 2020 and March 2021. The work reflects the duality of this time period. Pandemic isolation allowed for increased introspection, reflection, and studio time. The coordinated heroism of some stood in sharp contrast to the selfishness of others. Despite the hardships we experience, there is still beauty and light. During the past year, I was often drawn to a particular memory from my childhood, drawing and coloring on the floor, next to my “Barbie Family House”. The themes and color palette for these works are inspired by the Mod Pop aesthetic of that doll house.
The three dimensional works begin as papier-mâché sculptures, that are then coated with encaustic wax, multiple layers, added, removed, shaped, refined, and finally adorned with found or repurposed objects. The encaustic wax surfaces can be deceiving, in that they often mimic other materials, such as, stone, plastic or chocolate. The repurposed objects add energy to the pieces and reinforce my intention to make works with minimal waste or negative environmental impact.
The two dimensional works are made with two differing techniques. Some of the works are built up layers of wax that are subsequently carved, and painted directly upon the surface with oil paint. The others, are simply poured wax, which highlights the unique characteristics of the medium. Hot encaustic, when poured, forms interesting organic shapes. When it cools, the surface is rounded and smooth. The edges meet to form perfect puzzle pieces. Depending on how much pigment I add, the encaustic can be either transparent or opaque.
—Tracey St. Peter, July 2021
The three dimensional works begin as papier-mâché sculptures, that are then coated with encaustic wax, multiple layers, added, removed, shaped, refined, and finally adorned with found or repurposed objects. The encaustic wax surfaces can be deceiving, in that they often mimic other materials, such as, stone, plastic or chocolate. The repurposed objects add energy to the pieces and reinforce my intention to make works with minimal waste or negative environmental impact.
The two dimensional works are made with two differing techniques. Some of the works are built up layers of wax that are subsequently carved, and painted directly upon the surface with oil paint. The others, are simply poured wax, which highlights the unique characteristics of the medium. Hot encaustic, when poured, forms interesting organic shapes. When it cools, the surface is rounded and smooth. The edges meet to form perfect puzzle pieces. Depending on how much pigment I add, the encaustic can be either transparent or opaque.
—Tracey St. Peter, July 2021
Top row (L to R): Crayola 64; Barbie Family House 1968; Michigan
Bottom row (L to R): Holloways; Sunday Morning; Nestled
Bottom row (L to R): Holloways; Sunday Morning; Nestled
SCULPTURE
Photo: Kirsten Grey
Charm Sweet & Sour
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Top row (L to R): Dog Watching, Spring, Like Tears In The Rain
Bottom row (L to R): The Golden Age Of Plastic, Maurice, Forever Home
Bottom row (L to R): The Golden Age Of Plastic, Maurice, Forever Home