The life I touch for good or ill will touch another life, and that in turn another, until who knows where the trembling stops or in what far place my touch will be felt. ~ Frederick Buechner

Perhaps our eyes need to be washed by our tears once in a while, so that we can see life with a clearer view again. ~ Alex Tan

Description:
More than a theme for an exhibition, Lasting Impressions are a testament to our lives, memories and extraordinary moments. They are impactful changes that our words and actions have on others, our communities and environments. This show is also a tribute to Melissa M. Lackman, who served in multiple roles as an IEA Board Member for more than a decade and gave her heart and soul to the encaustic community. Her kindness, humility, intelligence and wit built friendships and created long-term contributions that have touched hundreds of artists.

The IEA encourages artists to reflect on the many ways in which they experience lasting impressions—physical, emotional, spiritual, literal or metaphorical. Lasting impressions are visceral, they linger over time even while other memories may fade. Those impressions, whether joyous or traumatic, may originate through human interactions, solitary experiences in nature, thoughts, imaginings, or dreams. In an attempt to make sense of her environment, Melissa described her impression of universal inspiration as "... a desire to explore, conquer chaos and beautify our surroundings."

We look forward to seeing your own unique interpretations of Lasting Impressions.

Art & Location:
Artists may submit up to three 2D or 3D works that include wax media such as encaustics or cold wax. All artwork will be installed at the Cooperstown Art Association Galleries (CAA) in Cooperstown, New York, and a virtual exhibit will be available through the IEA website.

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International Encaustic Artists (IEA) supports the growth and advancement of encaustic and wax artists at all stages of their careers and provides opportunities and resources within a global community. The IEA is dedicated to building community and shared knowledge among artists throughout the world who work with encaustics and other wax media

Juror:
Lyn Belisle is a multidisciplinary artist who embraces encaustic painting, earthenware, digital imagery, sculpture, textiles and found objects. She educated at-risk teenagers for 35 years while exhibiting large-scale origami kimonos and acrylic paintings nationwide. After leaving public education, Lyn taught Information Technology at Trinity University for twelve years. In 2013, she established Lyn Belisle Studio in San Antonio where she designed and taught encaustic and mixed media workshops.

Lyn is the Vice President of the Board of the International Encaustics Artists, and has taught encaustic mixed-media workshops nationwide. She is the author of five popular eBooks and has written articles for Cloth Paper Scissors Magazine. Her work is represented by Mockingbird Handprints Gallery in San Antonio, TX and can be found in the Museum of Encaustic Art in Santa Fe and in the San Antonio Art League & Museum. Lyn is an active member of the: San Antonio Art League, Fiber Artists of San Antonio, San Antonio Potters’ Guild, Encaustic Art Institute, and American Craft Council.

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