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."