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19” x 41” - Encaustic Wax 

Robert’s Chair is one of ten chairs in a series created by Charlie Ciali.  The series captures the unique personality of chairs owned by family or friends of the artist.  Robert’s Chair, which was inspired by a chair owned by Charlie’s friend, is an encaustic painting which is built upon several layers of encaustic wax.

Encaustic painting is one of the oldest forms of art, dating back to the Romans and Egyptians who layered wax to create a flesh-like mask painted on wood and placed over the face of a mummy.  Known for stretching the boundaries, Charlie’s technique of using torch blowers and water makes his encaustic paintings extremely challenging and collectible.   

Charlie, a printmaker, gravitates to encaustic painting because of its transparent texture and varying degrees of depth that simulate alabaster.  Unlike other mediums, encaustic absorbs versus reflects light, which is evident when seeing this painting live.

ARTIST BIO:

Charlie Ciali received his B.F.A. Degree in Ceramic Arts from Daemen College in New York in 1978.  An award-winning artist, Charlie studied under renowned ceramicists, George Ferguson and Steven Kemenyffy.  His creative resume includes Assistant Director of one of the leading galleries in the Midwest, Owner of Perspectives Gallery in Minneapolis, Palm Springs Public Arts Commissioner, and past President of Palm Springs Art Museum Artists Council. Current Owner of Ciali Studio, Charlie continues to leave his creative footprint on the desert as a mentor at Palm Springs High Schools Arts Institute and as Artist in Residence for the Palm Springs Public School District.  In addition to creating art, his focus is on raising awareness of the importance of art in public schools. 

Item Special Note

This is original art by the artist. Winner is responsible for packing, shipping, and handling fees.  Winner may pick up or schedule shipping after close of bidding on May 29th.  If "Buy It Now" is selected, winner may arrange pickup or shipping after May 26th event. Chair must be picked up in Idyllwild or shipped by June 3rd, 2018.  Please contact us with any questions.   

*Chair Photo Credit - Dr. Thomas Kluzak