The making of ...

As we live in a time of extreme environmental threats I want to bring a tribute to the tree, the majestic Pedunculate Oak.  By paying a tribute, we acknowledge the crucial role trees play in maintaining our ecological balance and well-being.  They improve air quality, combat climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide, stabilise soil, and provide shelter to countless micro- and macro-organisms. This tribute is a call to action, to take threats such as deforestation and increasing forest fires seriously and to strive for a world where we respect and cherish nature.   

The work consists of 18 small encaustic paintings (12.5 x 12.5 cm) in which the Pedunculate Oak plays a pivotal role. They are placed in a circle around the tree and illustrate both beauty and fragility. Each painting is embedded in a concrete tile. The small size of the paintings contrasts with the scale of the extreme environmental challenges we face. I have used an old painting technique that involves mixing beeswax, resin and pigments.