Neumann’s paintings
are inspired by the
natural forces found
in cosmic and
terrestrial landscapes.
Made with oil paint
and encaustic (hot
wax), the wax is
applied with a brush
while it is still hot.
After it congeals, the
artist scrapes through
to reveal another layer
of color; she then
engraves pictographs,
words, and marks into
the wax. The result is a
rich luminous surface.

“Over the years, Leslie Neumann has refined her unusual technique ---- layering hot wax and
oil paint ----- to create paintings that seethe with haunting luminosity as if permeated by spirits.”