Opening Triptych: Two Stone Guardians / One Torn Metal

The wall pieces are made of 95% hand cast abca paper. When it has dried and is gessoed the artist applies a white joint compound mixture which when dried quickly will create a beautifully cracked surface. The artist covers the surface with encaustic wax ( bees wax ) which after the cracks are darkened makes a smooth blended surface.

The figures are cut out of cedar wood and wrapped with patina blue or fired copper. They are then attached to a textured silver painted wood panel and placed in the white openings of cast paper. The white cracked surface create a wonderful setting for the brilliantly colored guardian figures.

Wired and ready to hang. Each piece measures 26"H,11"W, 2"D and weighs approximately 5 lbs.