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Reflections by Brenda Rehrig

Reflections celebrates the multifaceted artistry of Brenda Rehrig, (1956-2023) an Atlanta-based painter and ceramicist whose work captured the rhythms and beauty of the natural world. While Brenda is best known for her luminous encaustic paintings, this exhibition also highlights a lesser-seen side of her practice—her ceramics. These everyday objects, transformed into works of art, reveal the deeply personal and intimate connection Brenda had with her craft. Brenda’s ceramics embody her ability to elevate the ordinary, infusing functional forms with artistic intention. From the texture of a vase to the curve of a bowl, these pieces reflect the same meticulous care and respect for materials that defined her encaustic work. They invite us to see beauty in the things we touch and use daily, reminding us that art can be woven into the fabric of everyday life. Born in Pennsylvania, Brenda’s creative journey took her from a career in law to pottery, sculpture, and eventually encaustic painting. Her discovery of encaustics during a residency at the Hambidge Center was transformative, leading her to develop a practice rooted in the ancient techniques of melting and layering beeswax, resin, and pigment. Inspired by the natural world, Brenda’s encaustic works evoke moods rather than scenes, celebrating texture, color, and light in their purest forms. This exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the full breadth of Brenda’s creative legacy, from her bold encaustic paintings to her delicate and functional ceramics. Through Reflections, we honor Brenda’s enduring vision and her ability to transform raw materials into meaningful, tactile expressions of life, nature, and artistry. "my work speaks of nature and the rhythms of nature. each painting begins with a color concept referencing an idea or a natural thing. the materials used are natural beeswax combined with resin and colorants applied to a wood substrate. this combination of materials is applied and fused over a long expanse of time, the buildup is a paradox of intention and chaos. i am deliberately looking for expression without the use of imagery."

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  1. Quarter Cut Away Red Rose by Brenda Rehrig, Image 5.

    Brenda Rehrig

    Quarter Cut Away Red Rose

    encaustic accretion on birch panel

    40 x 40 in (101.6 x 101.6 cm)

  2. Large Jug by Brenda Rehrig, Image 20.

    Brenda Rehrig

    Large Jug

    Ceramic

    8 x 9 x 7 in (20.32 x 22.86 x 17.78 cm)

  3. Vase by Brenda Rehrig, Image 18.

    Brenda Rehrig

    Vase

    Ceramic

    10.5 x 5 x 5 in (26.67 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm)

  4. Swirl Vase by Brenda Rehrig, Image 17.

    Brenda Rehrig

    Swirl Vase

    Ceramic

    6 x 3 x 3 in (15.24 x 7.62 x 7.62 cm)

  5. Blue Vase by Brenda Rehrig, Image 1.

    Brenda Rehrig

    Blue Vase

    ceramic

    6 x 3 x 3 in (15.24 x 7.62 x 7.62 cm)

  6. Bowl by Brenda Rehrig, Image 16.

    Brenda Rehrig

    Bowl

    Ceramic

    5.5 x 9.5 x 8.5 in (13.97 x 24.13 x 21.59 cm)

  7. Bowl by Brenda Rehrig, Image 15.

    Brenda Rehrig

    Bowl

    Ceramic

    4.5 x 10 x 10 in (11.43 x 25.4 x 25.4 cm)

  8. Green and Black Bowl by Brenda Rehrig, Image 2.

    Brenda Rehrig

    Green and Black Bowl

    ceramic

    2.5 x 13.5 x 14 in (6.35 x 34.29 x 35.56 cm)

  9. Green and Black Bowl by Brenda Rehrig, Image 1.

    Brenda Rehrig

    Green and Black Bowl

    Ceramic

    2.75 x 14.5 x 14.5 in (6.99 x 36.83 x 36.83 cm)

  10. Bowl by Brenda Rehrig, Image 9.

    Brenda Rehrig

    Bowl

    Ceramic

    4.5 x 10 x 10 in (11.43 x 25.4 x 25.4 cm)

  11. untitled by Brenda Rehrig, Image 14.

    Brenda Rehrig

    untitled

    Ceramic

    2 x 19 x 8.5 in (5.08 x 48.26 x 21.59 cm)

  12. Water Jug and Cups Set by Brenda Rehrig, Image 13.

    Brenda Rehrig

    Water Jug and Cups Set

    Ceramic

    9.5 x 7 x 5 in (24.13 x 17.78 x 12.7 cm)

  13. Bowl by Brenda Rehrig, Image 11.

    Brenda Rehrig

    Bowl

    Ceramic

    2 x 14 x 14 in (5.08 x 35.56 x 35.56 cm)

  14. Vessel (set) by Brenda Rehrig, Image 6.

    Brenda Rehrig

    Vessel (set)

    Ceramic

    6 x 3 x 3 in (15.24 x 7.62 x 7.62 cm)

  15. Pour (part of set) by Brenda Rehrig, Image 1.

    Brenda Rehrig

    Pour (part of set)

    Ceramic

    6 x 3 x 3 in (15.24 x 7.62 x 7.62 cm)

  16. Blue Vessels set of 3 by Brenda Rehrig, Image 5.

    Brenda Rehrig

    Blue Vessels set of 3

    ceramic

    6 x 2.5 x 2.5 in (15.24 x 6.35 x 6.35 cm)

  17. Blue Dot Cachepot by Brenda Rehrig, Image 3.

    Brenda Rehrig

    Blue Dot Cachepot

    Ceramic

    6.5 x 10 x 6 in (16.51 x 25.4 x 15.24 cm)

  18. Blue Dot Set by Brenda Rehrig, Image 2.

    Brenda Rehrig

    Blue Dot Set

    Ceramic

    7 x 4 x 4 in (17.78 x 10.16 x 10.16 cm)

  19. Twist by Brenda Rehrig, Image 10.

    Brenda Rehrig

    Twist

    ceramic

    9 x 5 x 5 in (22.86 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm)

  20. Untitled by Brenda Rehrig, Image 9.

    Brenda Rehrig

    Untitled

    ceramic

    10 x 7 x 7 in (25.4 x 17.78 x 17.78 cm)

  21. Horsehair I by Brenda Rehrig, Image 8.

    Brenda Rehrig

    Horsehair I

    10 x 5 x 5 in (25.4 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm)

  22. Horsehair II by Brenda Rehrig, Image 7.

    Brenda Rehrig

    Horsehair II

    8 x 5 x 5 in (20.32 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm)

  23. Vessel by Brenda Rehrig, Image 6.

    Brenda Rehrig

    Vessel

    6 x 3 x 3 in (15.24 x 7.62 x 7.62 cm)

  24. Curved by Brenda Rehrig, Image 5.

    Brenda Rehrig

    Curved

    ceramic

    8 x 2 x 2 in (20.32 x 5.08 x 5.08 cm)

  25. Jug by Brenda Rehrig, Image 3.

    Brenda Rehrig

    Jug

    9 x 6 x 6 in (22.86 x 15.24 x 15.24 cm)