Artist Freddie Bainbridge 27.5×5.5x.5 Mixed media, encaustic, dried wheat and flowers, crystals, gold leaf on antique board.

“This luminous encaustic artwork captures the elegance and timelessness of Heinz Hall through a photograph taken by the artist, layered within rich, translucent wax. The image, featuring architectural details from the same iconic location, is delicately framed by embedded dried flowers, wheat, and shimmering gold leaf. These natural elements add texture and warmth, symbolizing growth, abundance, and the beauty of nature intertwining with human craftsmanship. The composition is created on an antique, repurposed wood panel, grounding the piece in history and adding a sense of authenticity and character. The gold leaf catches the light, creating a sense of opulence and connecting the piece to the grandeur of its inspiration. Layers of encaustic wax enhance the ethereal quality of the composition, softening the photograph and creating a sense of depth and mystery. This piece celebrates the harmony between nature and architecture, history and the ephemeral, inviting the viewer to reflect on the beauty and stories embedded within.”