Dawn Tekler

The encaustic series started as an experimental departure from my conventional photography. I was initially drawn to document the scene or subject matter, but did not find the final presentation in traditional photographic form satisfactory. Wanting more out of the work, I started investigating the deconstruction of the photograph adding various collage material and encaustic wax. My more recent work is devoid of the photo and focuses on pushing the limits of the wax while exploring color and texture to covey the story.

I am drawn to the idea of encasing the subject, so it can be studied at a later date. This is a theme that is carried over from my voyeuristic approach to my photography.

Through the layering of wax, adding color and texture I aim to create an environment which allows the viewer to bring to it, their own story and hopefully enjoyment of that journey and also with anticipation invite the viewer back over and over again to find different elements not noticed in the original viewing.

The Industrial series started as a concentrated look of one particular route to work during my morning commute. The goal was to study the sunrise and sky, watch the changing weather patterns, and observe the colors