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Chasing Enso #2 by Melissa Erlenbach is a striking vitreous enamel artwork on a 6" x 4" copper panel, displayed in a 10" x 8" shadow float frame (11" x 9 3/16" overall). Using layered enamel and a sgrafitto technique over black enamel, Erlenbach interprets the Zen enso—a circle symbolizing presence and imperfection. Here, the ENSO is rendered not as a perfect circle, but as an ellipse: a gesture toward imperfection, flux, and the reality that enlightenment is never fixed, but always evolving. Creating the “perfect” enso is a paradox: its beauty lies in the impossible balance of spontaneity and control, made even more challenging in permanent enamel. Edition #2 of 7 panels.

Chasing Enso #2

$400.00Price
  • Steer clear of harsh chemicals—they can ruin some enamel finishes. If your piece needs cleaning, just wipe it gently with a soft, damp cloth. Skip anything abrasive. 

©2025 by Melissa Erlenbach

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