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Encaustics I--Life Cycles
Life Cycles is a new and ongoing series that is inspired by nature and informed by the Japanese aesthetic of mono no aware, variously defined as "the pathos of things, the awareness of impermanence, the transience of things, and a deeper, gentle sadness about the reality of life, which heightens the appreciation of their beauty."  There are three simple realities for sentient beings: Nothing lasts; nothing is finished; nothing is perfect.  It is this wisdom and beauty that I am investigating in this series. 

"The Gathering," 20 x 40 (diptych), encaustic, oil sticks, metal leaf on panels. Abstract by Pat Gerkin. SOLD
"Passages," 20 x 60, triptych, encaustic, oil sticks, metal leaf on panel (commission installed 2018) SOLD.
Fleeting Moment, 24"x48"(diptych), encaustic, oil sticks, metal leaf on panels, by Pat Gerkin.
Moon Down, 30" x 30", encaustic, oil sticks, metal leaf on panel. Abstract by Pat Gerkin.
Evensong, 30" x 30", encaustic, oil sticks, metal leaf on panel. Abstract by Pat Gerkin.
Demarcation, 30" x 30", encaustic, oil sticks, metal leaf on panel. Abstract by Pat Gerkin. SOLD
Essentia, 30" x 30", encaustic, oil sticks, metal leaf on panel. Abstract by Pat Gerkin.
Impermanence, 30" x 30", encaustic, oil sticks, metal leaf on panel. Abstract by Pat Gerkin.
Transience, 30" x 30", encaustic, oil sticks, metal leaf on panel. Abstract by Pat Gekin.
Pathos, 24" x 24", encaustic, oil sticks, metal leaf on panel. Abstract by Pat Gerkin.
Patina, 24" x 24", encaustic, oil sticks, metal leaf on panel. Abstract by Pat Gerkin.
Breathing Deeply, 24" x 24", encaustic, oil sticks, metal leaf on panel. Abstract by Pat Gerkin.
Places in the Heart, 24" x 24", encaustic, oil sticks, metal leaf on panel. Abstract by Pat Gerkin.
Drifting, 24" x 24", encaustic, oil sticks, metal leaf on panel. Abstract by Pat Gerkin.
Fleeting Beauty, 24" x 24", encaustic, oil sticks, metal leaf on panel. Abstract by Pat Gerkin.
I Was Beautiful Once, 24" X 24", encaustic, oil sticks, metal leaf on panel. Abstract by Pat Gerkin.
Aloft, 10" x 10", encaustic, oil sticks, metal leaf on panel. Abstract by Pat Gerkin. SOLD.
Aglow, 10" x 10", encaustic, oil sticks, metal leaf on panel. Abstract by Pat Gerkin.
Softly, Softly, 10" x 10", encaustic, oil sticks, metal leaf on panel. Abstract by Pat Gerkin.
Twilight, 10" x 10", encaustic, oil sticks, metal leaf on panel. Abstract by Pat Gerkin.
Drift-1, 10" x 10", encaustic, oil sticks, metal leaf on panel. Abstract by Pat Gerkin.
Drift-2, 10" x 10", encaustic, oil sticks, metal leaf on panel. Abstract by Pat Gerkin.
Drift-3, 10" x 10", encaustic, oil sticks, metal leaf on panel. Abstract by Pat Gerkin.
Drift-4, 10" x 10", encaustic, oil sticks, metal leaf on panel. Abstract by Pat Gerkin.
Gently Down I, 10" x 10", encaustic, oil sticks, metal leaf on panel. Abstract by Pat Gerkin.
Gently Down II, 10" x 10", encaustic, oil sticks, metal leaf on panel. Abstract by Pat Gerkin.
La Danse (4 movements), 8" x 24", encaustic, oil sticks, metal leaf on panel. Abstract by Pat Gerkin.
Serenity, 24" x 8", encaustic, oil sticks, metal leaf on panel. Abstract by Pat Gerkin. SOLD
Sun and Shadow, 24" x 8", encaustic, oil sticks, metal leaf on panel. Abstract by Pat Gerkin. SOLD
Time's Passing, 24" x 8", encaustic, oil sticks, metal leaf on panel. Abstract by Pat Gerkin. SOLD
Sentience II, 48" x 12", encaustic, oil sticks, metal leaf on panel. Abstract by Pat Gerkin.
Sentience I, 48" x 12", encaustic, oil sticks, metal leaf on panel. Abstract by Pat Gerkin.
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