traces of traces A. Rodger Lewis Madame Nhu

Madame Nhu

Contents: Historical -- The Production of Beeswax -- Wax Rendering -- Beeswax in Commerce -- Refining and Bleaching Wax -- Adulteration of Wax -- Manufacture of Comb-Foundation -- Colouring Wax -- Wax Candles and Tapers -- Manufacture of Wax Flowers

Mulberry Mansion

rise from the ashes of doubt

traces of traces A. Rodger Lewis Madame NhuThis visual essay uses marks and numbers instead of words. They are fragments and scraps, shredded ideas, remains that coalesce momentarily before disintegrating further. Active rather than solidified, these are traces of traces whose origins no longer exist. We live among traces, language itself is a trace of the minds wanderings. Shadows are traces, as are echoes, photographs, memories, thoughts.