Land Beyond the Touch of the Individual This painting is a poignant and sobering reflection on the vastness of global crises. It confronts the overwhelming feeling that some of the most pressing natural consequences are unfolding in a land that is beyond our direct influence.

An actual lock is embedded into the surface of the painting, a central symbol of a problem that is closed off, seemingly impossible to solve. It is a companion piece to The Answer resides in Our Own Waters, which holds a key. This pairing offers a profound message: this painting represents the problem, the consequences of a changing world that are felt in distant places. It is a visual reminder that a solution to this global issue waits for a key to be found in a local community.

Land Beyond the Touch of the Individual is and encaustic painting part of the larger Natural Consequences Series. This project aims to ask the question: Can a form of ancient art making confront A modern crisis? Through the elemental forces of fire and beeswax, Stevie’s luminous paintings give a voice to endangered wildlife and their vanishing habitats. This exhibition is a visual journey that reminds us that even the most timeless materials can tell our most urgent stories.