About Lonnie Farrare

Born in Philadelphia and now working in rural Pennsylvania, I have explored art through photography and oil painting. Today, I work primarily with encaustic on wood panels.

I am drawn to wax for its smell, the immediacy of its application, and its ancient connections to art in Africa. The material engages my senses while connecting my practice to a much longer history of making.

Nature and color influence my work, as does obfuscation: the possibilities of concealing and partially revealing an image. I am interested in forms that suggest something familiar while leaving room for uncertainty.

I hope viewers feel a sense of anxious energy. Through color, texture, and obscured forms, I want to create tension that holds the eye and invites a longer look.

Browse my available encaustic paintings through Shop Original Art in the navigation. For questions about artwork or photography, please use the contact form below.

farrarestudios@gmail.com

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