The series of encaustic paintings delves into the issue of barriers. Through the use of texture, color, and composition, these pieces explore both physical and emotional barriers. The encaustic medium adds depth and complexity to the paintings, which range from bold and expressive to subtle and understated. Each piece captures a different aspect of the theme, ranging from the barriers between people and nations to the barriers within ourselves. Overall, this series of paintings challenges viewers to confront the barriers in their own lives and the world around them.
All paintings are 16”x20”x3/4” on Clayboard panels
![Where Speed Sleeps, 2023](../../resources/60344353-D744-4108-B3A6-BEE2F20B3A05_1_105_c.jpeg)
![Wild Fury, 2023](../../resources/CD88A3FA-B63E-4AA8-A442-53111E5601EB_1_201_a.jpeg)
![Hurdles and Roadblocks, 2023](../../resources/88C1299B-1EED-4250-ACF4-E579B619132D_1_201_a.jpeg)
![Failure, 2023](../../resources/D4B07DF0-F92A-4CDD-B805-9D1724E0F31C_1_201_a.jpeg)
![The Walls Within, 2021](../../resources/Bob-Rizzo,-UNTITLED-15,-2021,-16"X20",-Encaustic-on-Clayboard-panel.jpeg)
![Breakthrough, 2021](../../resources/Bob-Rizzo,-BREAKTHROUGH,-2021,-16"X20",-Encaustic-on-Clayboard-panel.jpeg)
![Down the Middle, 2022](../../resources/EC081647-8402-4319-9B24-DEA9BD281AF6_1_105_c.jpeg)
![Obstacle Course, 2021](../../resources/Bob-Rizzo,-UNTITLED-5,-2021,-16"X20",-Encaustic-on-Clayboard-panel.jpeg)
![The Illusion of Control, 2022](../../resources/D5559133-8D9D-423C-94B3-2CFEB128365A_1_201_a.jpeg)
![Boundless Potential, 2021 (private collection)](../../resources/Bob-Rizzo,-FLOW,-2021,-16"X20",-Encaustic-on-Clayboard-panel,-copy.jpeg)
![Fortress of Isolation, 2021](../../resources/Bob-Rizzo,-UNTITLED-7,-2021,-16"X20",-Encaustic-on-Clayboard-panel.jpeg)
![Breach, 2020 (Private collection)](../../resources/Bob-Rizzo,-UNTITLED,-2020,-16"X20",-Encaustic-on-Clayboard-panel.jpeg)