Encapsulated essence of being a child

My creative collaboration of effort, insight and whimsy. With the assembly of art supplies, a wee bit of vision and the patience taken to complete the process, my artistic donations have been silently bid upon and sold all in the best interests of elementary school children. While out for a walk last month I photographed playground equipment at each of the two elementary school playgrounds in my community. Three photos from each school were chosen for a balanced composition and are forever encapsulated in encaustic medium. Each wax box is built with a quote from Ch'an Master Wumen Huikai(aka Mumon 1183-1260- head monk of Longxaing monastery in China) "If the mind is not cluttered with unnecessary things, this is the best season of your life." To me...the precious essence of being a child.

2 - 4 Charity

Somehow this will all mold together to become two pieces of art for a local school charity auction. Two wax boxes, three photos each, representing two elementary school's playgrounds. CLICK HERE! Creating art with the intent to "give without a price tag", opens the innovative process to flux unchallenged without reservation.

Total encapsulation

Although this is my first attempt at this style of encaustic photography, I rather like the way they turned out. I'm usually my worst critic and pick apart my projects to the point of doom. I am making an additional set for a friend and want to cover all sides of the box in wax with some snazzy embellishments along the sides. I'm liking my vision of total wax encapsulation.

A single nail

I hung each of the wax boxes on a single nail with "UHU" temporary adhesive at two of the back corners to keep them even.