August 24–November 20, 2025
The word “encaustic” is derived from “enkaustikos,” a Greek word meaning “to burn in.” Used as early as the first century B.C. by Greek painters, encaustic is one of the oldest and most enduring of all artistic media. This ancient technique combines heated resin, beeswax, and pigment applied in layers onto any porous surface. Each layer must be fused to the previous layer, creating texture and luminosity.
Terri stated, “My creative process reflects the concept that painting with encaustic means accepting and allowing the materials to lead the way. Hot wax often has a will of its own, forcing me to abandon preconceived notions and give in to the medium and moment. The result of this practice is a delicate balance between the elements of my deliberate artistic choices, intuition, and the physical properties of the paint.”
Terri Yacovelli earned a master of liberal arts degree from McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland, and a bachelor of science in art education from Millersville University of Pennsylvania. She is a former studio art teacher and adjunct professor of art at York College of Pennsylvania.