Fritz Liedtke: Astra Velum / Liminal Spaces
Portland, Oregon-based artist Fritz Liedtke presents two series at Gallery 1401: "Astra Velum" and "Liminal Spaces." "Astra Velum" explores our culturally-defined views of beauty. At its essence, this series explores the beauty of flawed human skin, with its freckles and scars, overlaid upon us like a thin veil of stars. Paired with these moving images is Liedtke's newest work from the series "Liminal Spaces." Utilizing the ancient medium of encaustic, a process that dates back to the ancient Greeks -- a melted mixture of beeswax with resin -- Liedtke combines photographs, papers, metal leaf, and other materials to create unique works.