Noticed

A door, in passing, that speaks volumes about history. Digital collage © 2011 Liz Ruest, 32 layers

Rented

Historical peek at Quebec City. Digital collage © 2011 Liz Ruest, 18 layers

Exploring a Theme: Documentation

I’m thinking about documentation as my theme for this year. I love incorporating text into my pieces, and as I thought about it, documentation pervades our lives. From birth certificates to death notices, passports and transcripts, we are a collection of documented events. The concept also links to my genealogy and history interests, as well…

Travel #1

Encaustic collage on both sides. 4.5″ x 4.5″ x 0.75″ deep. $100.

Travel #2

Encaustic collage on both sides. 4.5″ x 4.5″ x 0.75″ deep. $100.

Travel #3

Encaustic collage on both sides. 4.5″ x 4.5″ x 0.75″ deep. $100.

Travel #5

One of a series of collages evoking travel, history, and time passing. These double-sided pieces invite you to pick them up and compare one side with the other.    © Liz Ruest 2007 Encaustic collage on both sides. 4.5″ x 4.5″ x 0.75″ deep.  Private collection.  

Travel #6

Encaustic collage on both sides. 4.5″ x 4.5″ x 0.75″ deep. $100.