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Shima Shanti Ashore the Sea of Peril2023
2023
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"Ashore the Sea of Peril" in the "Water in Motion" collection is inspired by the rhythm and flow of water derived from San Diego encaustic artist Shima Shanti's own observation and imagination. Layers of purified beeswax mixed with all-natural earth pigments and fir-tree sap damar resin are painted on Russian Baltic birch panel then fused with the flame of a torch. Shima's aesthetic is minimal and simple in composition. Her choice of all natural earth elements is a quiet whisper to the authenticity and integrity of her work. The unique beauty of Encaustic is imperfection. There are bubbles, ripples and markings on the smooth-textured, high-gloss surface.
- Creator:Shima Shanti (American)
- Creation Year:2023
- Dimensions:Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 1.63 in (4.15 cm)
- More Editions & Sizes:Original artwork one-of-a-kindPrice: $8,200
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- Gallery Location:Escondido, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2705214003152
Shima works in the ancient and alchemical medium of encaustic, painting with beeswax and fire. Her impressionistic paintings of sea and sky are inspired by the rhythm and flow of water conveying a deep sense of peace within the natural world. In her studio, Shima experiments with the mercurial elements of beeswax. Layering bold brushstrokes of molten wax and pure pigments she creates a rough-yet-refined texture. Then with the flame of a torch, she smooths the wax to a satin finish creating deep luminous spaces that draw the viewer beneath the surface. Adding the elements—layering, fusing, watching the beeswax and pigment combine become her meditation. When she sees what she feels in her heart she knows her work is done. Like all impressionistic art and especially encaustic painting, creating her work requires letting go of every last bit of ego; allowing Spirit to guide her. It has taught her to treasure the imperfection and spontaneity of life. Shima and her husband, Jim Kelly live in the lakeside hamlet of Del Dios near San Diego. Timeless joy of lost hours in the studio and the simple pleasure of outdoors balance the business demands and travel of her artist’s career. Growing up in big sky Montana forever connected her with nature, giving her an innate sense of color and composition. She never expected to become a collected encaustic painter. However, years after moving to the coast of California, and after an established career in the corporate world, Shima felt that unrelenting desire that all artists have to create.
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