Ladies of the Fire
A collection of work by Ladies of the Fire will be on exhibit at Aldridge Gardens now through January 19th.
Artist Group Statement
Ladies of the Fire (LOTF) are local Birmingham artists who share a passion for the ancient art form of encaustic paint using beeswax, damar resin, and pigment. Their group exhibitions showcase the diversity and beauty of this fascinating medium that originated in Greece and Egypt over 2000 years ago.
Ladies of the Fire include: Maralyn Wilson, Ginger Clark, Melanie Colvin, Zanaida Griffin, Lisa Herriott, Marygray Hunter, Gayle Hurley, Lin Lewis, Sandy Tilt, and Diane Tucker.
Encaustic art has been around since the time of the ancient Greeks and Egyptians and was used to create portraits and decorate ships. The word "encaustic" comes from the Greek word meaning "to burn in" thus hinting that fire or heat in some form is its primary means of application. Encaustic paint is made of beeswax, natural damar resin, and pigment. Its versatility allows it to be used with oil paint and applied over watercolor, ink, clay, wood, cyanotype, and almost any absorbent surface.
A selection of work from the exhibit is shown in the photos below.
While visiting our gallery, be sure to see our special collection of Frank Fleming bronze sculptures, donated by Hoover resident Ken Jackson.
Please call us (205.739.6558) before visiting the gallery to make sure we are not hosting a luncheon or event during the time you plan to visit. The gallery is normally open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Gayle Hurley
Sandy Tilt
Ginger Clark
Marygray Hunter
Lin Lewis
Lisa Herriott
Maralyn Wilson
Melanie Colvin
Zanaida Griffin
AmFirst is Aldridge Gardens' Arts and Sculpture Corporate Sponsor
