BROKEN – A Mixed Media Tribute to Love, Loss, and Resilience

BROKEN – A Mixed Media Tribute to Love, Loss, and Resilience

Some artworks speak. Others whisper. Broken does both, layering raw emotion, memory, and resilience into a deeply personal tribute to loss. Created in honor of my mother’s passing, this mixed media assemblage is an exploration of grief, healing, and the paradox of strength within brokenness.

At first glance, the word "broken" emerges from layers of distressed acrylic paint, stenciled letters, and muted textures. Yet, the composition tells another story, one of survival. A sculpted heart, meticulously hand- sculpted from paper clay, shimmers with metallic acrylics and mica powders, encased in a resin finish that lends it an almost ethereal glow. Suspended within a framed box against an earth toned textured background, the heart remains intact, unyielding despite the cracks surrounding it.

Below, a collage of vintage ephemera — handwritten letters, aged documents, and encaustic sealed elements — anchors the piece in memory. The layered wax preserves fleeting moments, while the fragmented text suggests both erasure and endurance, a testament to how love transcends time.

This piece is a one of a kind mixed media artwork, ideal for collectors who resonate with textured contemporary art, abstract emotional art, and symbolic sculptural pieces. A tribute to loss, love, and healing, "Broken" invites reflection on how we carry grief—not as something that weakens us, but as something that reshapes and fortifies.

This artwork is perfect for those drawn to textured abstract paintings, assemblage art, and modern encaustic collages. Whether displayed in a gallery, home, or personal sanctuary, Broken holds space for remembrance, resilience, and the undeniable beauty of imperfection.

SIZE: 20" x 30" x 3" (51cm x 76cm x 7.5cm)

Special Care for Encaustic Artwork... Encaustic artwork is created with a combination of beeswax (note for those who are allergic) and damar resin. This art form has existed for centuries, but because of the natural properties of the wax it does require to be displayed out of direct sunlight in a temperature controlled environment.