Beth Johnston

As Above, So Below

Inspired by: Unknown artist, Yellow Amber Beads

encaustic on wood with 24k gold leaf

12″ x 36″

2018

The description of Amber beads having “influence over cosmic light/shadow, attracting sunlight” speaks to the inspiration behind my piece. I’ve tried to capture the link between the galaxies and the cells found in all living organisms. Cells, galaxies and amber have an existence since prehistoric times and earlier. The encaustic medium has many connections to amber. Both include resin from trees, have a beautiful translucency and hue, and have a long history of being used by humans to beautify their lives.

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