Surface & Process

Each original begins with Susan J. Roche’s underwater photography and is transformed by hand through layers of encaustic wax, oil paint, pastel, and pigment. Built on a 1.5-inch cradled wood panel, the translucent wax allows light to enter the surface and reflect back, creating depth, luminosity, and subtle shifts throughout the day.

This work will be created as a new, individually hand-finished original. The composition and atmosphere will remain true to the artwork shown, while variations in color, texture, and surface will give the finished piece its own distinct presence.

About the Work

Named for one of the Nereids, Amphitheo drifts through a field of pale water and reflected light. Her elongated form creates a sense of unhurried passage, as though she were being carried between the visible world and something just beyond it. The horizontal scale gives the work a serene, expansive presence..