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Jane Semple Umsted Jane Semple-Umsted is an artist that has spent a lifetime working in a variety of media which include oils, acrylics, sculpture and the especially unique media of batik. She is a descendent of two Choctaw Chiefs and her art exudes the spirit of her Native American heritage. Semple-Umsted works in such a varied manner that often her pieces elude the observer as to which style is singularly hers. Emphasis on vibrant color and dramatic design is perhaps the strongest elements of her work. These qualities consistently permeate all aspects of the art she produces, whether two-dimensionally or three. A great deal of interest centers on the batiks that she creates. This technique is an ancient method of using melted wax to create shapes on fabric. In steps, using one color of dye at a time, she meticulously develops an unusual design. Once applied, the wax holds each particular shape as the dye is introduced. The last color that is added is black which permeates the entire piece. The final step involves removing the wax using heat and then the artwork becomes pliable and flattened for dry mounting.
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