Ruth Maude is a Canadian artist exhibiting original, contemporary, mixed media encaustic paintings in the Greater Toronto Area. She paints with molten beeswax, which is an ancient medium called encaustic that uses heat to apply and fuse the medium.
Encaustic Mixed Media Paintings
In this exhibition, the four elements of nature (earth, water, air, and fire) are represented. This body of work is a testament to the beauty and harmony found in the natural world. It explores texture, colour, and form—guided by the sculptural qualities inherent in wax.
Elements of Nature | Solo Exhibition | Propeller Gallery, Toronto
Propeller Art Gallery, Toronto
November 15 to December 3, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, Nov. 18: 2 – 5 pm
I will be present on the weekends Artist Statement In this exhibition, the four elements of nature (earth, water, air, and fire) are represented. This body of work is a testament to the beauty and harmony found in the natural world. It explores texture, colour, and form—guided by the sculptural qualities inherent in wax.
I’ve created works that are at once painting and sculpture—pushing the limits of the medium to create depth and dimension while using colour and patterning to emphasize the brushstrokes.
Encaustic is itself ...
November 15 to December 3, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, Nov. 18: 2 – 5 pm
I will be present on the weekends Artist Statement In this exhibition, the four elements of nature (earth, water, air, and fire) are represented. This body of work is a testament to the beauty and harmony found in the natural world. It explores texture, colour, and form—guided by the sculptural qualities inherent in wax.
I’ve created works that are at once painting and sculpture—pushing the limits of the medium to create depth and dimension while using colour and patterning to emphasize the brushstrokes.
Encaustic is itself ...