Opening Triptych: Two Stone Guardians / One Torn Metal Product:Opening Triptych: Two Stone Guardians / One Torn Metal Snakes and serpents carry historical

Snakes and serpents carry historical significance

Sturdy birch plywood backing

this tactile necklace collects stone

palette knives

each piece is created using many layers of drips and pours

Opening Triptych: Two Stone Guardians / One Torn Metal Product:Opening Triptych: Two Stone Guardians / One Torn Metal Snakes and serpents carry historicalThe 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