"Temporal Flux" by Dorothea Van Camp 
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"Temporal Flux" by Dorothea Van Camp
"Temporal Flux" showcases Van Camp's mastery of the encaustic monotype process, where wax, pigment, and paper converge to create a piece rich in texture and depth. This work is a testament to the artist's capacity to invoke both the tangible and ethereal aspects of life's perpetual cycles.
Collectors will find "Temporal Flux" to be a profound representation of Van Camp's artistic journey and a celebration of the medium's unique place in the art world. This auction presents a rare chance to own a Dorothea Van Camp original, a piece that resonates with the narrative of an artist deeply connected to the pulse of contemporary art and its dialogue with the past.
Title: Temporal Flux
Artist: Dorothea Van Camp (American)
Year: 1995
Medium: Encaustic Monotype on Paper
Dimensions:
- Overall: 20" x 16"
- Visible: 14" x 10"
Signature: Signed lower right "Van Camp '95," annotated "Boston '95"
Condition: The artwork itself is in good condition, showing no evidence of damage to the art. There is some foxing and toning to the matting and on the rear, which does not affect the encaustic monotype itself.
Artist Biography:
Dorothea Van Camp is a distinguished artist with a rich educational background that includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Rhode Island School of Design and graduate studies in printmaking at the University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning. Her career has been marked by her innovative exploration of the encaustic monotype, a demanding technique that combines the ancient art of wax painting with the unique process of printmaking.
Van Camp's art has been exhibited extensively throughout the northeastern United States, receiving notable recognition and inclusion in prominent shows such as The Boston Printmakers North American Biennial, as well as curated exhibitions that focus on the evolution of printmaking.
In her acclaimed 2021 exhibition "Breach," critiqued by Cate McQuaid for the Boston Globe, Van Camp's works were lauded for their kinetic patterns and emotionally charged spaces, reflecting on life's transitions from the walls of the home to the vastness of personal experience.
Her pieces, often seen as paintings interwoven with screenprint elements, are celebrated for their ability to bridge historical artistic techniques with contemporary themes, particularly the intersection of the human form and technology.
Van Camp's encaustic monotypes are part of several prestigious collections, including those at State Street Bank, Federal Reserve Bank, Bank of America, Wellesley College, and Mellon Bank, highlighting her significant contribution to the arts.