2020 (MMXX): Beginnings National Encaustic/Wax Juried Exhibition
Juror: Kathleen Waterloo
The 2020 (MMXX): Beginnings National Encaustic/Wax Juried Exhibition is our first online-only exhibit. As a result of the current COVID-19 situation, the Encaustic Art Institute/Museum of Encaustic Art have been mandated to close.
We want to thank all of the entrants, the juror, Kathleen Waterloo, and viewers for the outpouring of encouragement and good wishes during this trying time. Enjoy the work, and we hope you’ll consider supporting the selected artists by purchasing a piece from this exhibit.
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, we could not have Museum visitors vote for the prizes. The exhibition prizes were decided by Kathleen Waterloo. Here are the winners:
First Place Exhibition Prize: $250 Cash Award:
Donna Johnson, (GA) for her piece: “Balancing Act“
Second Place Exhibition Prize (Tie): One-year EAI Membership ($100 value):
Harriette Tsosie, (NM), for her piece: “Nest“
Second Place Exhibition Prize (Tie): One-year EAI Membership ($100 value):
Linda Lowery, (VA), for her piece: “V with Tears“
There are a couple of ways you can get an overview of the exhibit:
Exhibition slideshow: Scroll down to see a slideshow of the 31 juried works of art.
Exhibition catalog: click here to see the exhibition catalog and option to purchase printed copies.
Then scroll down to see each image with the option to purchase using the Add to Cart button below each piece.
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Please scroll down to see images and details of each piece selected for this exhibit.
- To purchase a painting: Click the Add to Cart button to purchase a painting, the shopping cart will open up above this section of the webpage. Verify that the cart contains the piece you wish to purchase, click the “Checkout with PayPal button, and just follow the prompts to pay via PayPal, credit card, or by check. You do not need a PayPal account to make a purchase.
- A $40 flat fee for shipping is included in the price listed once you click the Add to Cart Button. This shipping rate is for shipping to the continental US only. If you live outside of the continental US, contact Mehrens@eainm.com for shipping fee prior to making your purchase.
To see a larger view of the individual works listed below, click the image to open in lightbox.
PATTI AKESSON (CA)
Title: 2020 In Blue Times
Medium: pigmented wax, vintage drawings,
monotypes, billboard papers, ink
Dimensions: 24 x 18 inches
Price: $500
+ $40 flat shipping fee within the continental US
JORGE LUIS BERNAL (NM)
Title: Barreras in NM
Medium: encaustic monotype on wood panel
Dimensions: 20 x 20 inches
Price: $1000
+ $40 flat shipping fee within the continental US
LISA BICK (NM)
Title: This Ancient Wildness
Medium: encaustic, plaster, gold leaf, found
elements, on panel
Dimensions: 18 x 18 inches
Price: $1800
+ $40 flat shipping fee within the continental US
ELLEN FRANKLIN (GA)
Title: Bright Spot
Medium: encaustic, on board
Dimensions: 16 x 12 inches
Price: $850
+ $40 flat shipping fee within the continental US
JANET GEOGHEGAN (CT)
Title: Rest Easy
Medium: encaustic, rice paper
Dimensions: 10 x 10 inches, 11.5 x 11.5 (framed)
Price: $400
+ $40 flat shipping fee within the continental US
MARY GREER (NM)
Title: Shake a Tail Feather
Medium: encaustic medium, shellac, pan pastels
Dimensions: 20 x 16 inches
Price: $300
+ $40 flat shipping fee within the continental US
NANCY HACSKAYLO (District of Columbia)
Title: I Gave My Heart to the Sea
Medium: encaustic, powdered pigment on dibond
Dimensions: 10 x 30 inches
Price: $500
+ $40 flat shipping fee within the continental US
CAROL HAMILTON (IL)
Title: Totem 6
Medium: encaustic monotype, chine colle
Dimensions: 20 x 16 inches
Price: $400
+ $40 flat shipping fee within the continental US
CLAUDIA HOLLISTER (OR)
Title: Tapestry
Medium: encaustic, altered papers, copper ink,
photographic print on wood panel
Dimensions: 16 x 24 inches
Price: $3000
+ $40 flat shipping fee within the continental US
DONNA JOHNSON (GA)
Title: Balancing Act
Medium: cold wax, oil, mixed media,
on cradled birch panel
Dimensions: 16 x 20 inches
Price: $850
+ $40 flat shipping fee within the continental US
* This piece was chosen by the juror as the 1st Place Exhibition Prize
CINDY LESPERANCE (IL)
Title: Stream of Consciousness
Medium: encaustic
Dimensions: 12 x 12 inches
Price: $290
+ $40 flat shipping fee within the continental US
LINDA LOWERY (VA)
Title: V with Tears
Medium: encaustic, on birch panel
Dimensions: 16 x 16 inches
Price: $500
+ $40 flat shipping fee within the continental US
* This piece was chosen by the juror as the 2nd Place Exhibition Prize (tie)
LAURA MARTINEZ-BIANCO (PA)
Title: Winters Marsh
Medium: encaustic, on panel
Dimensions: 16 x 6 inches
Price: $600
+ $40 flat shipping fee within the continental US
DOUGLAS MEHRENS (NM)
Title: COVID – Beginnings – Contagious Creativity
Medium: encaustic, watercolor, poly/resin on
Belgian linen, on board, filter mask
Dimensions: 24 x 24 inches
Price: $2200
+ $40 flat shipping fee within the continental US
NELA NAVARRINE (MO)
Title: Blue and Gold 2020
Medium: encaustic medium, gold leaf, alcohol ink,
polyurethane resin
Dimensions: 10 x 8 inches
Price: $250
+ $40 flat shipping fee within the continental US
BARBARA NILSSON (CA)
Title: Breakthrough #14
Medium: cold wax, oil, on Arches oil paper,
mounted on panel
Dimensions: 12 x 12 inches
Price: $400
+ $40 flat shipping fee within the continental US
ALESSANDRA PIRO (WA)
Title: Ascension
Medium: encaustic mixed media, on cradled board
Dimensions: diptych, 24 x 24 inches
Price: $1000
+ $40 flat shipping fee within the continental US
JENNIFER PRETZEUS (NM)
Title: Growth
Medium: encaustic, mulberry paper, beeswax crayon,
ash, pan pastel
Dimensions: 20 x 20 inches
Price: $ 700
+ $40 flat shipping fee within the continental US
JOY ROTBLATT (CA)
Title: For Kate
Medium: encaustic, mixed media with antique Japanese text,
India ink, on cradled board
Dimensions: 14 x 14 inches
Price: $600
+ $40 flat shipping fee within the continental US
HEIDI RUFEH (CA)
Title: New World Order
Medium: encaustic, oils, on cradled wood panel
Dimensions: 24 x 24 inches
Price: $1500
+ $40 flat shipping fee within the continental US
DENISE SAGAN (AR)
Title: Blue Magnolia
Medium: encaustic, gypsum, watercolor, oil, on birch panel
Dimensions: 16 x 12 inches
Price: $575
+ $40 flat shipping fee within the continental US
MARY ELLEN SISULAK (WI)
Title: Midsommer
Medium: encaustic on panel
Dimensions: 24 x 18 inches
Price: $1500
+ $40 flat shipping fee within the continental US
BARBARA SPILLER (CA)
Title: Desert Mirror
Medium: encaustic monoprint with pencil,
mounted on birch box
Dimensions: 20 x 16 inches
Price: $600
+ $40 flat shipping fee within the continental US
MADELINE SUGERMAN (FL)
Title: Universal Thoughts I
Medium: encaustic and mixed media, on board
Dimensions: 14 x 14 inches
Price: $700
+ $40 flat shipping fee within the continental US
DEBORAH SULLIVAN (CA)
Title: Paris
Medium: wax resin, Chromogenic
print, pigments, wood
Dimensions: 16 x 24 inches
Price: $500
+ $40 flat shipping fee within the continental US
BARBARA TABACHNICK (CA)
Title: Winter
Medium: encaustic, joss paper rubbing, sand
Dimensions: 8 x 10 inches
Price: $300
+ $40 flat shipping fee within the continental US
CHRISTINE TOWNER (MI)
Title: Cyber Web
Medium: encaustic wax, oil pastels
Dimensions: 11.5 x 17 inches
Price: $425
+ $40 flat shipping fee within the continental US
DEBORAH TRAER (NM)
Title: Rio Grande
Medium: cold wax, powdered charcoal, on cradled panel
Dimensions: 12 x 12 inches
Price: $400
+ $40 flat shipping fee within the continental US
HARRIETTE TSOSIE (NM)
Title: Nest
Medium: cold wax, acrylic, clear gesso, oil, on panel
Dimensions: 12 x 12 inches
Price: $500
+ $40 flat shipping fee within the continental US
* This piece was chosen by the juror as the 2nd Place Exhibition Prize (tie)
TRUDIE WOLKING (LA)
Title: Aspirations
Medium: encaustic paint, encaustic medium, pigment sticks, on cradled panel
Dimensions: 16 x 12 inches
Price: $800
+ $40 flat shipping fee within the continental US
KAREN ZIBERT (NM)
Title: Beginnings…as a child
Medium: encaustic enhanced photograph, on cradled panel
Dimensions: 20 x 16 inches
Price: $2500
+ $40 flat shipping fee within the continental US
