Various versions of a theme...

I am currently working on an assemblage piece with the theme of "By Definition", dealing with thoughts and issues surrounding womanhood, life, death, aging...It's been a joy to be working on this piece over the last three weeks, after coming through a very hectic time at my new job, coordinating classes for the Schack Art Center in Everett, Washington.

I am using encaustic with paper mache torsos and dried rose buds, a "found" vintage trunk shelf, wire, quail eggs and other found objects. It has been a fascinating journey, and the piece "shape-shifts" every day. The mechanics of putting this piece together have been a real challenge! At one point, I was hanging shellac-dipped quail eggs from tree branches in my back yard, tending to the their "drying" process like any good mother hen might do.

I am hoping to finish this in time to enter into the National Collage Society's online juried show. What's next? Attaching the other two remaining torsos, and arranging the "veil"...it will be a two-person job for this task!

"Art des Femmes" exhibiton in Seattle

I am showing NEW encaustic work in this incredible show about women! Please come and check it out, it runs through April 30. The OPENING RECEPTION is happening THIS Saturday, April 16, from 6-8 p.m. Always a good time, with good company and good food! The artists will be there to talk about their work. Here is information about Fraker/Scott Gallery and the show:

ART des FEMMES: April 7-30

Art about Women. Introducing Pamela Mummy’s full figured females and Pamela Hastings large and small scale assemblage. Also goddesses, Venuses, and "ladies of the night" in encaustic by Lisa JonesMoore, new work by Mona Smiley Fairbanks, Sue Robertson, Tracy Fraker and Lynn Scott.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR for our reception and presentation of work and process for the APRIL 16 RECEPTION, 6-8 P.M. 121 Prefontaine Place So., Seattle, Washington (in Pioneer Square)
New hours: Wed-Sat 11- 5:00, phone: 206-883-4633, email for more info: FrakerScott@me.com