One in a series of collages reflecting on my family history. The name Cunegonde was plucked from way back in my family tree — so old-fashioned and other-worldly. Mixed media encaustic on stretched canvas © Liz Ruest 2008
Author: Liz Ruest
Artist creating digital collage fine art by layering printmaking, photography, and paper collage. Roots in Ontario, based in the Pacific Northwest since 1989.
Chanson de Philipotte
One in a series of collages reflecting on my family history. The name Philipotte comes from very far back in my family tree — it trips nicely off the tongue. Mixed media encaustic on stretched canvas. 8″ x 10″ x 3/4″ deep. $125 © 2008 Liz Ruest
Chanson de Malvina
One in a series of collages reflecting on my family history. The name Malvina is from my maternal grandmother’s side. Mixed media encaustic on stretched canvas © Liz Ruest 2008
Chanson Mediocre
One in a series of collages reflecting on my family history. Like families do, it is layered over, and echoes, a previous piece, Mediocre. Mixed media encaustic on stretched canvas. 8″ x 10″ x 3/4″ deep. $125 © 2008 Liz Ruest
Chanson Essentielle
One in a series of collages reflecting on my family history. Like families do, it is layered over, and echoes, a previous piece, Essentielle. Mixed media encaustic on stretched canvas © Liz Ruest 2008
Chanson de la porte
One in a series of collages reflecting on my family history. It is layered over, and echoes, a previous piece, Porte. Mixed media encaustic on stretched canvas © Liz Ruest 2008
Chinoise
Mixed media encaustic on board. 8 1/2″ x 10″ x 1/2″ deep.
Read Me
In a very abstract way, the composition of this piece reminded me of an old bound book. Encaustic collage © Liz Ruest 2008 Mixed media encaustic on board 12″x12″ x 1/2″ deep: Private collection