Antoaneta Hillman creates abstract emotional landscapes that predominantly use white and are executed in an encaustic medium. Her preferred medium suits her temperament completely, as it is fast, hot, and durable. Encaustic medium is made of liquefied beeswax and pigments, and for durability, dammar resin is added. She uses a wood panel as a substrate, and the wax is fused with a heat gun or propane torch.
Antoaneta Hillman’s work in encaustic is versatile, combining sculpture, collage, and painting in symbiosis. However, with this variety comes the challenge of deciding what is best for the final result. She is drawn to minimalism, but at the same time, she can’t give up on rich, lavish colors and detail. This is why she works on two bodies of work at the same time – one minimal and the other blooming with colors.
‘’Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt,’’ Leonardo Da Vinci
Scraping the layers of wax to reveal what lies beneath is like scraping the new to get to the old and well-known. Adding the sculptural effect of poured wax is the final definition, the stamp of the work. Antoaneta Hillman’s life is divided between two countries, which can be overwhelming and challenging, but it broadens her view and understanding of the world. She carries the culture of Bulgaria into her life in Dallas, two very opposite realities. Her work is represented by Cinq Gallery located in Dallas art district, and she enjoys the attention of local and international collectors.
Antoaneta Hillman’s process of painting is almost meditative, and she never fears not having inspiration and new ideas. She doesn’t get obsessed with the plan for the final result, as painting gives her freedom and a sense of purpose. She can’t imagine a life without art. Visit her website at www.a-hillman.com.