Photo encaustic on board with jute twine and crystals.

This photo encaustic painting captures a historic Pittsburgh street as it once was—untouched by pavement, rich with character, and layered in time. Embedded with jute twine and crystals, the surface becomes both a tactile echo and a spiritual archive. Now housed in the local civic center, it serves as a quiet witness to the neighborhood’s transformation—honoring the past while offering beauty and reflection for generations ahead.