Kristen Adamczyk

My paintings reflect a fascination with the microscopic and macroscopic worlds of life. Looking at life microscopically, we can reconnect to the larger context of nature. Observing a small patch of lichen on a tree or rock, we are reminded of the interconnectedness of living things and the interfaces between living and nonliving.

My paintings reflect a fascination with the microscopic and macroscopic worlds of life. Looking at life microscopically, we can reconnect to the larger context of nature. Observing a small patch of lichen on a tree or rock, we are reminded of the interconnectedness of living things and the interfaces between living and nonliving. My images depict natural landscapes of the Adirondack mountain tops and those imagined on Jupiter's moon, Europa. Working in encaustics includes biology: I might use pigment mixed into beeswax, or the resin I use might contain microorganisms and insects. My goal is for viewers to experience the world in which they live but unable to see. To be reminded that we are connected, even when our beliefs and ideas about each other keep us separate. We are all connected to nature at multiple levels, requiring us to respect who we are and the natural world that surrounds us.