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About

the VANESSA MARTIN-LANGONE

Artist &

the Working with encaustic mixed-media is my intrinsic

passion and during this Residency I set a goal to work
Work bigger. My creativity is inspired by symbolism, poetry,

Neuroscience and infinite curiosity to help me process
my thoughts and emotions.
My inner light shines brighter when I slow down, enter
the flow state and create. Words and emotions are
energetically infused into each piece and I enjoy the
intuitive excavation that takes place, leaving me feeling
lighter after a painting is complete.

We can’t identify light without the contrast of dark-
ness, we need both to be informed just like the balance
between Yin and Yang. Moths are naturally drawn
toward the light and like butterflies go through a meta-
morphosis.

Masks protect, conceal and reveal certain parts of
who we are. They are a boundary and if removed, one
can be left vulnerable showing their true essence and
perhaps some discomfort.

Or maybe, one can feel the opposite and experience
liberation and bravely show their authentic selves. Mary
Oliver’s House of Light inspires me endlessly. Having
experienced the passing of my dear dad, these lines
touched me so very deeply: maybe death isn’t dark-
ness, after all, but so much light wrapping itself around
us—

IN LUMINE

Mixed media
encaustic on Cradled
wood panel

11” x 14” x 1.5”

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