ECCOTA Presents: Ordinary-Unreal: An Exhibition Of Artwork By Merry Ryding Now Open

The Elk County Council on the Arts (ECCOTA) is thrilled to announce a stunning new exhibition featuring the encaustic artwork of local artist Merry Ryding. The show opens October 13 and runs through November 14 at the ECCOTA Gallery in Ridgway.

Merry, a longtime artist based in Kane, PA, has devoted the past decade to exploring the ancient medium of encaustic painting, a technique that suspends finely ground pigments in molten beeswax and applies them to a rigid surface. Used by the early Minoan and Mycenaean cultures of the Aegean Sea, this method produces artwork that is enduring and ethereal.

Ryding’s exhibition will feature a captivating collection of mixed-media, multi-layered encaustic pieces, each showcasing her deep connection to her world. “The natural and built environments that we inhabit inspire and influence the daily path we take and launch our creative work,” says Ryding.

A public artist reception will be held Friday, October 17, from 5–8 p.m., offering guests an opportunity to meet Merry, discuss her process, and experience the richness of her work in person. All exhibited pieces will be available for purchase.

For more information, please visit the ECCOTA Gallery on Main Street in Ridgway or by visiting their website http://www.eccota.com.