10x10x1.75

Encaustic, natural pigments, oil pastels on birch cradle board

 This encaustic piece pays homage to Pittsburgh’s iconic Kaufmann's Clock, blending history, architecture, and emotion into wax and pigment. The painting captures the blue skies above the city and the cloudy memories of its rich past, rendered in hazy, dreamlike textures. Golden details shimmer throughout, representing the treasured memories tied to this landmark. Freddie gouged the wax with deliberate marks, then filled the grooves with white oil paint, symbolizing permanence amidst the ever-changing cityscape. This technique creates a striking contrast of texture and depth, much like the interplay between Kaufmann’s Clock and the architecture surrounding it—a timeless tribute to Pittsburgh.