Similar to the legend of the Silkie or Swan Maiden, there is the Slavic mythology of the “Vučica” or She-Wolf. In reference to this story, I have transformed an image of a late 1800s Yugoslavian maiden into a modern day bride, whose new bridal costume represents her wolf-skin.
Vučica. Screen print, image transfer, hand coloring, 14 x 14, second-print edition of 30, © 2010.
The fusion of encaustic and hand papermaking is used to explore the idea of the “hidden”.
Concealment Series. Encaustic & handmade cotton paper laminate. © 2009 Haley Nagy.
In this work I explore how the homeless live outside of our consciousness, completely devoid of identity and how they are viewed by mainstream society.
Seen But Not Heard series. Encaustic & Mixed Media on Panel. © 2008-2009 Haley Nagy.
This work is a continuation of the Seen But Not Heard series, which asks questions about the cultural rituals we partake in and how something as universal as a birthday celebration is not universally celebrated.
No More Happy Birthday series. Encaustic & Mixed Media on Panel. © 2008-2009 Haley Nagy.
