Ann Street Gallery holds art exhibition

Newburgh - The Ann Street Gallery proudly presents a new exhibition, "Fahrenheit 180: Group Encaustic Exhibition." In this exhibition, fifteen contemporary artists from across the country and abroad explore the ancient tradition of encaustic painting. Work exhibited range from abstract designs to more complex figurative paintings. Encaustic painting, also known as hot wax painting, involves using heated beeswax to which coloured pigments are added and then applied to a variety of surfaces. Early examples of encaustic art date back to Egyptian Fayum mummy portraits 100-300 AD, and later in the 20^th century, artists like Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg embraced the medium. More recently, encaustic art has seen resurgence in popularity among contemporary artists as this event exemplifies. Those interested in the ancient medium of encaustic art should not miss this exhibit. Exhibition runs through to Saturday, March 28^th.

The Ann Street Gallery is located in the City of Newburgh specializing in contemporary emerging and established artists. The gallery hours are Thursday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or by appointment.