Kevin Frank , Reliquary , detail , 2022
For me , combining the techniques of the ancient Greco-Roman painters with those of the old and new masters help to create unique modern images . As with all encaustic work , viewing it in person is the best way to appreciate the immediacy of the medium , brought to life as light travels through the layers of pigmented beeswax . Each new painting is another opportunity for a technical experiment , whether the focus is on a new blending method or trying out a new color harmony . Ultimately , my work is not about pictorial invention to address social issues , etc ., but rather to entertain the eye by recording , through observation and rendering , the play of light on a variety of materials . Maybe its function is to serve as a diversion from social issues - I leave that for the viewer to decide .