PAINTINGS CREATED TO REFLECT THE ESSENCE OF THE NATURAL WORLD.
Marquelynn Raposa
Marquelynn’s artistic journey is an exploration between art and nature. shaped by her educational background and her diverse experiences.
She received a BFA from Swain School of Design and an MAE from Rhode Island School of Design cultivating her perspective as an artist. Her origins in the western states of Colorado and Wyoming, coupled with her work on an archeological dig in England, have enriched her understanding of landscape and history. This background fuels her passion for capturing the spirit of a place, the passage of time and the human impact on the environment. Marquelynn’s focus on landscape and natural objects reveal her intent to delve into the essence and mystery of nature.
Marquelynn’s chosen medium is the ancient art of Encaustics, itself made of natural ingredients of Beeswax and Tree Resin, and Earth Pigments. From this molten wax she creates layers, carves into the surface, and imbeds natural objects. She explores new materials and techniques pushing boundaries to create pieces that invite viewers to appreciate the relationships between art, nature, and spirituality, Hoping to encourage a deeper reflection and connection to our natural world.
marquelynn@gmail.com
508-965-6661
Studio Address
Narrows Center for the Arts
16 Anawan Street
Fall River, MA 02721
Mailing Address
56 Prospect Street
Somerset, MA 02726
Sally's Journey, 12" x 12", encaustic
Beach Treasures, 12" x 12", encaustic
Woven in Time, 30" x 40", encaustic
Earth's Pulse, 12" x 30", encaustic
Sky over Truro, 12" x 12", encaustic