Author: Dawn Tekler

Dawn Tekler (b. South Bend, Indiana) earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from The Cleveland Institute of Art with a major in Photography and a minor in Video and Film History. Currently resides in Cleveland, Ohio. About My Encaustic Wax Process (Hot Wax Painting)

Dawn Tekler Studio: (de) constructed: Multiple exposure photography by Don Pavlish and encaustic wax paintings by Dawn Tekler

Cleveland based artists Don Pavlish and Dawn Tekler present a fascinating exploration of form and expression while pushing the boundaries of two very different mediums – analog photography and encaustic wax.   Pavlish’s photographic technique of exposing the same frame of film multiple times creates an altered, surreal world that pushes back against viewers’ best attempts to decode and find […]

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The Truth Lies Beneath the Surface

As a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art, I have visited the Botanical Gardens countless times over the years, drawing inspiration for my work. Whenever I need a break from the fast paced adventures of everyday life, I take reprieve in the gardens, wandering the paths and witnessing the beauty of nature while in the city. The design of […]

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