Artifacts Rust Triptych - Artifacts Rust #2 P08812-P00336 The crystal mass

The crystal mass

The artist uses his signature techniques of tight cropping and deep shadowing to accentuate the delicate detailing and heighten the dramatic feel of this close-up image of a trumpet flower

making for an eye-catching piece that rewards closer viewing

Used as a table or a stool

The two leaves encircle a diamond (

Artifacts Rust Triptych - Artifacts Rust #2 P08812-P00336 The crystal massThe 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. After darkening the cracks she covers the surface with encaustic wax ( bees wax and dry pigment ) which makes a smooth blended surface. The inner panel is created by assembling hand rusted found objects into different arrangements on a metal printed