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"Queen For a Day" by Eileen Bochsler
10 x 10 inches
Encaustic and mixed media
$290
Artist Statement:
My artwork is a celebration of the inherent beauty of the natural world and a reflection of my connection to the Pacific Northwest. Using fire, beeswax, tree resin and a variety of mixed media, I create pieces that express my visual and visceral experiences. Through my art, I invite viewers to pause, reflect, and rediscover the wonder of nature, reminding us of our place within its intricate tapestry.
My creative process begins outdoors— noticing and being curious. I document my outdoor experience by taking dozens of photos which I later use in the studio, as reference for patterns, light and color. I also collect intriguing organic material to embed directly into the wax or use for creating monoprints, cyanotype prints or nature prints. Layering all of these components together, into the wax, is a very intuitive process and one that illustrates the complex layers of our relationship with nature.
About the Artist:
Eileen is a self-taught artist based in the Pacific Northwest. She explored a variety of media before discovering her love for encaustic painting. This beeswax based medium resonates with her deeply, enabling her to express her profound connection to the natural world.
Eileen’s work has been acquired by private collectors across the United States and featured at the Splash Gallery of Olympia in Olympia, Washington. She has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions, including shows at Gallery B612 in Seattle, Cliff Creek Cellars in Newberg, The Center Gallery in Olympia, Washington and Verum Ultimum Art Gallery in Portland, Oregon.
She is an active participant in Olympia’s biannual Arts Walk, where she exhibits her work in local venues and offers engaging live art demonstrations. Notably, she was honored as the cover artist for the 2024 Fall Olympia Arts Walk.