About This Item:

• Encaustic Wax on Canvas

• 36” L x 1.5” W x 36” H

• 2016

This painting by Christopher Kier is encaustic wax and oil paint on canvas, stretched over a pine frame, signed by the artist on the back, completed in 2016. It is part of the artist’s Camouflage Series, where the interior areas of the structure are created with a subtle camouflage pattern, which has been hand painted under the layers of encaustic wax.

Kier is a contemporary artist who works in encaustic painting and drawing. His work resembles architectural motifs and mid-century design. Encaustic medium is created with beeswax and oil pigments, which he mixes to create lush, rich textures. This painting can bring a sense of meditative, modern style to any setting.

Christopher Kier is originally from Toronto, Canada, but recently moved to Cleveland and has his home and studio in Tremont.