Michael West

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Michael West creates photo encaustics the explore landscapes of the Southeast.  Grand oaks and tall pines are examples of trees that are translated into luminous, sepia toned surfaces.  A photo-encaustic is created by first applying the photograph to board then manipulating the surface with mixed media (oil paints, teas, coffee, etc).  After the surface dries, layers of wax seal the image, adding depth and texture.

Rebekah Jacob Gallery
169-B King Street
Charleston SC 29401
phone: 843.937.9222
cell: 843.697.5471
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The ideal artist is unwilling to sacrifice his or her individuality to anything or anyone, particularly commercialism or outside control. Such artists often work in seclusion and their creations are uniquely pure. Gordon Brinckle is such an artist. [Messick's] photographs are both tender and authentic in the greatest sense, and I found myself as close [...]

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