Encaustic Conference

P-Town Harbor at dawn

Off to an incredible start, the 6th International Encaustic Conference is now officially under way. Have been seeing old friends, meeting new ones and enjoying the view.

Many openings will be happening all around town, got to take a peek at some of them yesterday; I have work at the Kobalt Gallery, opening on Fri eve.

Today, I am very exited to  be teaching an all day workshop at Castle Hill. It is a full class and materials are ready to go.

And was just informed that I have been selected to be part of:

The Future of the Past: Encaustic Art in the 21^st Century

The Mills Gallery at the Boston Center for the Arts

October 5- December 2, 2012

Opening Reception, 6 – 8 pm, October 5, 2012

I am one of 31 artists selected for this important show in Boston in the fall.

All in all, a very good week!

Web Site problems

I have lost access to my records at my web site... I am trying to resolve this as soon as possible... Please refer back to my blog for any news until it is resolved.

Thank you, Elena

Almost Time!

Alligator Alley
7" x 7"

The Sixth International Conference will be held in Provincetown, Massachusetts this year.

I am so thrilled to be part of this..

Check the wonderful roster put together by Joanne Mattera and Cherie Mittenthal:
http://encausticconference.blogspot.com/

There will be 14 art openings that Friday in P-Town.!!!! Count them: 14… I am honored to be included in the CONFLUENCE show at Kobalt gallery. Opening Friday, June 1^st. and in The Schoolhouse Gallery on 494 Commercial Street, opening July 5^th.

I will also be presenting at the 6th International Encaustic Conference in Provincetown, MA in June on Saturday, June 2, 2012, my demo, titled Photography and Encaustic is scheduled for 2 pm.

Also teaching pre conference workshop on Thursday, May 31st and post conference on Wed, June 6^th, at Castle Hill Center for the Arts (LINK)  Both workshops are full but you can sign up for weeklong Photo Encaustic class at Castle Hill from July 9^th to the 13^th

Call the center directly to sign up.. 508 349 7511

I have something special planned for the Hotel Fair on Sunday: without full disclosure I will say that:

An Old Florida Installation in a Waterview room # ???

just a peek ;) (Box # 2)

Also: Handmade recycled rubber bags and  small encaustics

will be available.
(See Alligator Alley, above)

Will be blogging as much as I can...

New web page

Finally... Updated my we page..working on it for weeks.... yikes!!!

Take a look:

http://www.edelaville.com/

New Work

Spring Time in Florida

Me and my New Totems

So exited to present my new body of work: Totems # 5, 6 and 7…

Encaustic on board, cloth, rust, paper and wax. Aprox: 6.5 ' x 7"

I have been working on these for the past month and a half and feel a deep rooted connection with them. Me and my Totems, My totems and I, these have become Protectors of Space in one sense, in which my history and desires have been projected onto them. It all started 2 months ago when I visited a collector and saw one of my first Totems I had created. 

 

Totems and moi

Detail

It seems incredible that the 6th International EncausticConference is coming up in a couple of months…

This year has gone by in a big creative blur and I have attained most of my goals that I had set for myself. It has been a good year, so I am ready to go back!

Oh, yes,,, Springtime in Florida!!! The weather has been spectacular and have had wonderful, meaningful visits from sisters... so here is some of the fun things we did:

At Spanish Point Marina

Sashimi Tuna with Wasabi.... YUM!

Tapas at Happy Hour at Darwin's on 4th.

Art news

TORSO/LEAF

Allergy season is here in Fl... Hopefully it will rain tomorrow and I can go out and play some. I have been in confinement with windows closed and air on.... true: getting things done..

I am getting ready for a one of my busiest weeks of the year:

Teaching a 3 day encaustic workshop at Ringling College of Art + Design, set up on Monday, teach Tues, Wed and Thursday..

FACE/MAP

Meanwhile, I am one of the artists in the Creators and collectors tour which opens on Thursday evening and runs Friday and Saturday all day… whew!!!!

IT IS GOING TO BE A CRAZY WEEK!!!!!!!!

The Fine Arts Society of Sarasota (FASS) is a nonprofit organization whose objectives are:

• To promote and stimulate the appreciation of the Arts in Sarasota County: Painting, Sculpture, Literature, Theater, Music, Dance and Architecture.
• To establish a permanent collection of qualified works by locally and nationally recognized artists of Florida, which will be placed on public exhibition for the enjoyment of Sarasota residents and visitors.
• To provide grants, awards, scholarships, and prizes for talented and qualified organizations and students.

Beginning of a fresh, new year!

Sunset through my window on the last day of 2011

It is the first day of the year, so happy that 2011 is gone,
needless to say last year was not my favorite ;>)

Window at the C"a de Zan, at thr Ringling Museum

So looking ahead:
I will be part of the Creators and Collector tour in early March… This is put together by the Fine Art Society of Sarasota and is always a treat, and is quite an honor as I get to catch up with many of my local collectors and meet new ones.
So, in the spirit of ‘planning’ I need to spend a good portion of my time in the studio.
I am now working on a series of ‘Totems’ that are 6 feet high.
Here is a link to last years show;

http://www.fineartssarasota.com/

Railing at the C'a de Zan

I will be teaching Digital Photography 1 and 2 @ Ringling College of Art and a 1-week encaustic workshop scheduled for in March. This workshop is already full.

I have also scheduled a beginning Encaustic workshop in Jan and an advanced one in Feb. in my studio. Email me to get particulars.

Looking ot on the bay from  the C'a de Zan

I hope that 2012 brings you happiness and progress in your goals.

My best to all!

Last 2 weeks!

Only 2 more weeks to see ‘WOMEN AND WAX” show at the Art Center Sarasota…

If you have not seen it… you are missing one of the best art exhibits in Sarasota!

Encaustic, meaning: "to burn in", dates back to 5th Century BC.  Used as a contemporary medium it is a versatile method of painting with a beeswax based paint kept molten on a heated palette, Wax is a luscious medium, worked in layers, translucent and sensual.

What people are saying:

" ... Congratulations, these works are extraordinary: loved the way that they shine!”

“thank you for bring these encaustic artists to Sarasota”!

Art Center Sarasota

707 N Tamiami Trail

941 3652032

Open Tues through Saturday 10am to 4pm

Joanne Mattera
Diamond Life # 9

 

 

Diana González Gandolfi
HIDDEN LINEAGE

Karen Freedman
Ruche 0399

December 12th

Taken at Art Basel, sorry, do not have artist name.

 

Life changing experiences are a call to make yourself whole.

I am in the process of juggling time in the studio, time for teaching and time for myself..

I realize that the time in the studio needs to take center stage in these 2 coming months. 

I have been invited to be part of this years:

CREATORS AND COLLECTORS TOUR 

in late March. 

So, I have not had much time for updating the 

blog and/or redoing my web page, 

but, promise: that is next on the list!

FEAR NO ART!

My friend and wonderful artist, Catherine Nash, is seeking funding for an exiting new venture: A project on Contemporary Paper and Encaustic, an e-publication surveying international artists who integrate paper and encaustic in innovative and inspiring works. You can see her work in the Women and Wax show at the Art Center Sarasota and also at USA Projects... just follow the link below. Please help her continue her work and make this publication into a rich resource!

Thank you! 

Contemporary Paper and Encaustic: International Trends by Catherine Nash
United States Artists -  www.unitedstatesartists.org 

She says:

"My focus is to present artworks that push the boundaries of paper and encaustic while simultaneously creating a relevant contribution to the contemporary art world."

WOW! National Show of Encaustic Work

WOW! Women & Wax will feature the leading artists in the field who are dedicated to the innovation of contemporary art and ideas. Artists from around the country were chosen for their innovative and contemporary use of the Encaustic medium. The exhibit provides a platform for dialogue and education, while increasing the understanding and appreciation of encaustic art.

Encaustic is one of the oldest forms of painting wherein beeswax, resin and pigment are layered and then fused to produce a luminous surface that both captures and transforms light. These artists melt, layer, scrape, and sculpt to create their individual vision in wax.

Curated by: Elena De La Ville

At the Art Center Sarasota

 

Invited artists:

 

Binnie Birstein

Neverne Covington

Karen Freedman  

Diana González Gandolfi

Joanne Mattera

Laura Moriarty

Nancy Natale

Catherine Nash

Jane Allen Nodine

Opening Reception:  November 3^rd

Show runs: Novemver 3 – December 31 - 2011

Art Center Sarasota:707 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236-4050
(941) 365-2032

Shirin Neshat

Woman of Allah@ Shirin Neshat

I have always loved Shirin's photographs of Iranian women.. I posted about her film:
"Women without Men" in an earlier post:
http://elenadelaville.blogspot.com/2009/12/seen-at-cisneros-fontanal-art.html

Here are some more:

PHOTOGRAPHS BY SHIRIN NESHAT:

In an Interesting interview conduted several years ago by John Lekay of Heyoka magazine:

"Is one of your intentions to investigate or subvert stereotypes? "

 Shirin says:   " In regard to your point, my interest in the subject of women is partially due to the fact that as a woman I feel closer and more sympathetic toward their situation living under oppressive societies. But also, because I believe in Islamic societies such as in Iran, by studying the predicament of the women, one could learn about the overall ideological structure of the political system that rules the country. "

http://heyokamagazine.com/HEYOKA.4.FOTOS.ShirinNeshat.htm

I Am it's Secret, 1993

You can see more here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOjqX4rgS9c

Images of the week

I am still teaching every morning, but will soon ( by this friday) have full time for the studio till September!
Reentering back from the encaustic conference and P town was a bit rough, but cannot stop thinking about what a great conference it was and how we as a group have grown and blossomed.!
Thanks again to Joanne Mattera and Cherie Mittenthal.

Encaustic Conference

Just finished teaching a wonderful 2-day workshop on Photography and Encaustic at Castle Hill Center for the Arts in Truro, Mass.

I have been in Provincetown, MA for the last week attending the 5^th International Encaustic Conference, and it has been an incredible experience! The whole event makes me aware of the many talented and wonderful artists embrace this medium… 

I am so happy to be part of this group!..

here are a few images and will be posting more…

 The Moors

Province Lands

Cake presented to Director Joanne Mattera for her incredible vision and work

She was totally surprised and really touched!

Joanne Mattera and Jane Allen Nodine

To top it off, we held a drum circle last night to celebrate.

Almost forgot!

This was a good write up in the local paper:
http://www.provincetown.com/fine_provincetown_art_craft/gallery_dealer_photo/_/18474/

Notes from Land's End: Going Global, Provincetown Style: By Laura Shabott June 6th, 2011

Artists from 35 U.S. States and 6 countries (Brazil, Spain, UK, Canada, Mexico, and New Zealand) gathered at the Provincetown Inn this past weekend to immerse themselves in the medium of encaustic wax. Joanne Mattera, Founder and Director of The Encaustic Conference, says, “Having this festival in collaboration with Castle Hill is a match made in heaven.” Provincetown opens it arms world-wide and says, “Come stay, work, create and play.”
  Kobalt Gallery Curator Francine D’ Olimpio selected works that encompassed a wide range of composition and content. One standout is “Bee Habitat” by Venezuelan Elena De La Ville, a piece using fabric, rust and beeswax. “The sculptural form even attracts bees”, said the artist/bee-keeper. "Over 120 participants are also attending post conference workshops at Castle Hill", says Cherie Mittenthal, their Executive Director. “Joanne and I worked very hard to make this the most exciting conference ever.” Brava, ladies.

Stories embedded in Wax

De La Ville, Torso, Feathers,  2011

 Narrative in Wax

Wax can be used as glue, as a transparent layer and also as a mask. I will introduce the work of several contemporary artists that use Narrative Collage as expression, focusing on the story-telling element in their work. 

Join me for my talk at the 5th International Encaustic Conference on Sunday June 5th at 3 pm.

Encaustic Conference

Just finished a 1-day brush up workshop for 3 students, last one before I head up north. We had fun, they produced very interesting work and wanted to come again tomorrow ;>0)

I am getting ready for my trip to Boston and Cape Cod for the 5th Encaustic Conference. It is this time of the year again!

I am a presenter and will be giving a talk on Narrative in Wax on Sunday at 3 pm. I will also be teaching a post conference workshop on Photography and Encaustic on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 7th and 8th, at Castle Hill Center for the Arts.

 

My work has been selected Beeline show at the Kobalt Gallery in Provincetown. It opens on June 3rd and coincides with the encaustic conference.