MIA Encaustics / Margot Rae
Seeing the Trees and the Forest
Sponsored by:
The Fix at 299 Dundas
Supporting:
Hamilton Regional Indian Centre
MIA Encaustics / Margot Rae, Artist
I am a local artist and have been painting in the Waterdown community for several years. Traditionally my medium is Encaustic painting which is a combination of melted bees wax and oil pigment. I was so thrilled to take on the challenge of painting a chair for this initiative! As an artist it’s easy to immerse yourself in your comfort zone. This project was such a refreshing way for me to break away from that, explore a different medium and an unusual “canvas” while still being true to my style.
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You can contact Margot at miaencaustics@gmail.com
Seeing the Trees and the Forest
For me, mental health and nature go hand in hand. When I happily agreed to work on this project my first instinct was to visualize the calm I find when I am painting a beautiful horizon, a silhouette of trees, a big moody sky, the list is endless! Taking the time to reflect on the simple beauty in the world around us helps me to reset and gather my thoughts. This painting is a suggestion of that feeling and my hope is that it draws the viewer in and entices them to pause and take a breath.
Interested in bidding to own this chair?
This chair will be awarded to the highest bidder after the Chairing is Caring program closes on September 15. Auction proceeds will go to the Hamilton Regional Indian Centre.
This Chair Sponsored by The Fix at 299 Dundas
The Fix at 299 Dundas Street East offers the latest trends and transformation techniques to deliver celeb-worthy beauty treatments empowering clients to look and feel their best. The spa promises the highest industry standards, led by Anastasia Yarrow, and her team of beauty professionals who are all passionate about their craft. Anastasia is grateful for the support she’s received from the community and is happy to bring art to the outside of her business by sponsoring a chair and supporting an agency making meaningful impact in the community.
Supporting Hamilton Regional Indian Centre
Since 1972 the Hamilton Regional Indian Centre, has been providing the Indigenous community with a place to gather, access service and participate in Cultural teachings and practices. The Friendship Centre provides wrap around services in a culturally safe environment to help rebuild trust and provide a sense of belonging, allowing healing to take place.
