Angela White
Coming to Light: Encaustics by Angela White
Passage Gallery
March 9th, 2019 – April 21st, 2019
Opening Reception: Saturday March 16th, 2019, 2-4PM
Encaustic Demo: Tuesday March 19, 2019, 11:30-1PM
ARTIST STATEMENT
As a painter, physical, spiritual and emotional memories inspire the visual depth and density of my work. Through the use of art materials, these journeys, turning points, and the inevitable return to new beginnings, are recorded. Abstracts and seascapes compose the majority of my compositions.
By superimposing layers of media, the varied themes and processes of my work are exposed. Materials for each image are selected based on what best fit that particular series. Natural and sensual materials such as oils and encaustic paint allow the blending of edges to create visual depth. Mixed media allows for another kind of mysterious and contemplative work. Different kinds of mark making are incorporated including specific symbols such as an alphabet that I created. Overlays of acrylic and gold leaf often enhance these works as well.
BIOGRAPHY
Angela White is a fine artist inspired by physical, spiritual and emotional memories that create the visual depth and density of her work. Abstracts and seascapes compose the majority of her compositions. Natural and sensual materials such as oils and encaustic paint allow the blending of edges to create visual depth. By superimposing layers of media, the varied themes and processes of her work are exposed. The seascapes are not literal interpretations; rather they articulate the quiet mystery and power of the natural world.
Angela’s work is featured in both corporate and private collections. In the past 20 years, Angela has exhibited oil, encaustic and mixed media paintings extensively in juried shows across the DC metropolitan area as well as in New York and the West Coast. She holds two B.A. degrees and an M.A. degree from the University of Maryland, which is not far from her current studio at Artists & Makers.
To learn more about Angela White visit her website at https://www.angelawhiteart.com/
You can also follow her on Instagram at @anglwhite and at Facebook at @angelawhiteart