I am pleased to have two pieces included in Pro/Fuse an exhibition of encaustic art work at Women Made Gallery July 11–August 15, 2026

Encaustic multimedia collage on panel. Encaustic Monotype

Woman Made Gallery presents Pro/Fuse, a juried exhibition celebrating the art of encaustic, featuring 48 women and non-binary artists from across the United States. Derived from the Greek enkaustikos, meaning “to burn in,” encaustic is a versatile medium traditionally composed of beeswax, damar resin, and pigment, fused through the application of heat. Juried by Kathleen Waterloo, this exhibition showcases the breadth of the medium’s expressive range, from luminous, translucent surfaces to richly textured, sculptural forms, spanning painting, mixed media, assemblage, and experimental works that push the boundaries of wax as an artistic material.

Opening Reception: July 11, 2026 | 4–7 p.m.

Artist Walkthrough & Closing: August 15, 2026 | 2–4 p.m.

Exhibition Events

The exhibition opens with an artist reception at Woman Made Gallery, 1332 S. Halsted St. in Chicago, on Saturday, July 11, from 4 to 7 p.m.

The Closing Reception includes an Artist Walkthrough on Saturday, August 15 from 2 to 4 p.m., offering a final opportunity to meet the participating artists in person. Events at WMG are free and open to the public.

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