Vertical Composition No. 2 - Encaustic Monotype on Handmade Asian Paper

Encaustic Monotype on Handmade Asian Paper
55 × 13.5 inches

Vertical Composition No. 2 is an original encaustic monotype created on handmade Asian paper in a tall, scroll format. The vertical orientation emphasizes rhythm, structure, and pause, allowing forms and color to stack, shift, and settle as the eye moves through the composition.

This work is created using encaustic monotype—a print-based process in which molten wax is worked on a plate and transferred once to paper. The result is a singular image that balances intention with chance, preserving evidence of movement, pressure, and timing within the surface.

The handmade paper contributes subtle texture and absorbency, allowing the wax to register softly while maintaining clarity and depth.

Artwork Details

• Title: Vertical Composition No. 2
• Medium: Encaustic monotype
• Paper: Handmade Asian paper
• Dimensions: 55 × 13.5 inches
• Orientation: Vertical
• Format: Scroll
• Original, one-of-a-kind artwork

About the Process

Encaustic monotype is a one-pull process—each image is printed only once. There is no repetition, making every piece unrepeatable. The process captures both control and unpredictability, resulting in layered forms and subtle transitions that cannot be replicated.

Display & Care

• May be framed or displayed as a hanging scroll
• Avoid direct sunlight and excessive humidity
• Handle with clean, dry hands

Shipping

This artwork will be carefully rolled and shipped in a protective tube to ensure safe arrival.