Ephemeral/Ephemera

2023 IEA Juried Exhibition in Mulranny, Ireland

In conjunction with Celtic ConVergence, International Encaustic Artists (IEA) and Mulranny Arts co-hosted Ephemeral/Ephemera, an exhibition of small encaustic and cold wax works on paper. Each piece fit within the dimensions of a standard shipping envelope.

As stated by juror, Michele Randall, “These parameters suggest objects that may be fragile and temporary. However, the artists have produced works that are weighted with the universal emotions of pleasure, longing, and grief. The properties of wax, historically used as a preservative or balm, infuse the paper with strength, while obscuring images with a hazy bloom.”

Sixty-three pieces were chosen by juror Michele Randall from the 168 international submissions. The artworks were displayed in the Chapel Room at the Mulranny Arts Center.

In her own work, Randall explores the lasting impact of cultural narratives written for women during the past century using encaustic, cyanotype printmaking, and collage.

You can view the Ephemeral/Ephemera exhibition at ephemeralieajuriedexhibition2023.artcall.org/pages/web-

Snow, Encaustic, mixed media on scorched paper, 20 x 10 in

Wound, Encaustic, cold wax, mixed media on scorched paper, 14 x 17 in

House, Encaustic, mixed media on scorched paper, 18.5 x 13 in