"Rising Above", a Mixed Media, Encaustic Collage by Colorado Contemporary Artist, Susan M. Gibbons



"Rising Above"

Encaustic and Found Object Collage on Thai Bird's Nest Paper

22 1/2" x 51/4"

$800


This mixed media collage reflects the rising above adversity.  The dark, black/brown hues contrast with the silver cruciform shape that outlines the found object.  The stitching is raffia grass which represents the Constant - God.  

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