'Above and Beyond' Expectations

 "Above and Beyond" series- 6" x 6" each (shown: various 110 of 400) sold individually. 

(most pieces above have been sold -email for current availability) 

In 2008, I began a series of small encaustic paintings incorporating vintage textiles, photographs and letters, various metals, lace, glass, paper, nails, bark, wire... and a countless array of found objects.

Each painting was individual and intuitively painted. My intention was to spark recollections of the often overlooked details in nature from an unconventional perspective, using texture, neglected everyday objects and forgotten mementos of the past.

I started off with a small grid of nine 6" x 6" paintings three years ago. This series has since exceeded my expectations. ('above and beyond' what I ever imagined ; )

At the close of 2010, I created the 400th piece in this series, most of which have sold so far.

In celebration of that, I'm featuring a few of my favorites from this series with a close up peek into the details not always noticeable at first glance.

~I hope you enjoy the view!

(I still have a variety of pieces for sale in this series. Please email me for current availability)

"The real voyage of discovery consists of not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes" - Marcel Proust

 

 

 

...a closer look

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

c. Robin Luciano Beaty 2008-2011 -"Above and Beyond" series 

Review of Solo Show at Three Graces

"Confluence #1"- 36" x 36" - Encaustic, oil, nails, aluminum, fabric, bark and wire on braced birch.
"You can tell it took a lot of guts to go big with these unreliable, slightly unforgiving media. She pulls it off brilliantly, reaping huge payoff in pieces like "Confluence #1," -Ann Bryant, Portsmouth Herald

I was delighted to find out that my current show at Three Graces Gallery received a lovely review in The Portsmouth Herald today.

Here is a little of what writer Ann Bryant had to say:
"Robin Luciano Beaty's encaustics have a gravitational pull. Layers of warm wax, bark, glass, fabric, found objects, nails, wire, and thread are layered, gouged, and built over again to produce landscapes with a very special depth to them.

The sculptural qualities of these pieces are what makes them so great, and Beaty's open-minded approach to landscapes is what makes these pieces so refreshing and memorable. They're less like images and more like three dimensional memories, complete with the haze of emotion and romanticism..." -Ann Bryant

You can read the article in it's entirety here!

Thanks Ann!

NOW showing @ Three Graces Gallery!

If you havent made it out to my latest show at Three Graces Gallery, you still have time! The show runs until August 3rd so that leaves you 20 (hopefully sunny) summer days to visit the sweet oceanside town of Portsmouth and check out the gallery.

Three Graces Gallery is open Monday & Tuesday 10am-6pm, Thursday thru Saturday 10am-6pm
12pm-5pm, and Wednesdays by appointment

For those of you who absolutely cant make it to the show, heres a little visual gander through the gallery. Enjoy!
Oh yes....and all work is available for purchase online by clicking HERE
or visiting www.threegracesgallery.com

*A very special thank you to the brave people who made it out to my stormy opening reception last Friday. Who knew New Hampshire was prone to monsoons??! Tremendous thanks for all you all your continued support!!!

SOLO SHOW! Friday- July 3rd 5-8 pm- Three Graces Gallery!

Solo Show! "Above and Beyond"
Recent work in Encaustic
at Three Graces Gallery
**Opening Reception**
Friday, July 3rd, 5-8pm

Please join me for the opening reception of my upcoming solo show at
Three Graces Gallery in Portsmouth NH!
This show, featuring all new work, will be held in conjunction with the city's "Art Around Town". The area is sure to be "a buzz" with art and festivities so start your holiday weekend off with a bang and join me on Friday July 3rd!
Hope to see you there!

Three Graces Gallery
105 Market Street
Portsmouth NH 03801
#603-436-1988

Can't make it out to the show? Selected work can be previewed and purchased online at www.threegracesgallery.com. ALL work from the show will be available after July 4th

2009 MassArt Auction-TONIGHT!!

photos from last years MassArt auction -2008

Its here! The biggest and best "Art party" of the year starts in just a few short hours. The prestigious MassArt Auction opens its door tonight at 6pm this evening and its not too late to be a part of this exciting event! Tickets are still available at the door!
Every year, I look forward to this night with great anticipation. As an artist, there is nothing more exciting than to be a part of this event. Its visual stimulation at its best! Plus it includes all of my favorite things combined under one gorgeous roof: GREAT art, good friends, wonderful food and wine and lots and lots of people fighting over ART! And all in the name of supporting our next generation of creativity!
I was lucky to be able to attend this years preview auction Thursday evening and I have to say... this is a show NOT to be missed!!
The arts need you more than ever so if you haven't made a decision to attend this event...PLEASE do it now! You wont regret it (and remember...your ticket price/ art purchasing/ spontaneous spending is all tax deductable!! ;-)
I HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
and as always, thank you for your continued support!!
~Robin

more information at:
www.massartauction.org.

please scroll down to see my piece in this years auction or click here
"Above and Beyond 100-109"