Pure encaustic, hot wax, and pigments on the OSB plate from 2018.
In this painting, a black king stands victorious over a white king on a chessboard. The black king represents the insidious forces of populism that threaten to undermine the stability of liberal democracies, while the white king stands for the values of democracy and human rights. This composition reflects the current global trend where populist movements and their leaders are gaining increasing power and influence, jeopardizing the hard-won gains of democratic societies. Through the symbolism of the chess game, the painting underscores the importance of vigilance and action in protecting our cherished democratic values.
In recent years, I have used OSB as a basis. By retracting the paint layers, I use the texture of the veneer as part of my compositions to create a unique rustic industrial atmosphere. Due to the OSB board, these works of art are very stable but heavy. This is recycled art.
The painting is made with self-made paint, which consists of pigments and beeswax. Does not contain oil or other paints.
The procedure itself dates back to antiquity and has been known for thousands of years. Only a few artists around the world work with wax on their own.
This painting was presented at the London Art Biennale in 2023. The encaustic is equipped with a simple wooden exhibition frame, which harmonizes with the industrial style of the painting and highlights it well. Ready to hang!
This work will be delivered with Care Instructions for my encaustic paintings and a signed certificate of authenticity. Carefully packaged and tracked shipping. I ship this work in cardboard boxes carefully wrapped in bubble foil and protect the painting with cardboard.
