Bruno Capolongo’s Point Abino Lighthouse (2025) captures this historic structure along the northern shore of Lake Erie. Rendered in Capolongo’s signature encaustic technique, the work’s textured surface and luminous color palette evoke the crisp air and reflective stillness of the Great Lakes region. Set against a cool, cloud-streaked sky, the lighthouse stands proudly at center, its classical architectural lines and red-domed lantern offering both structure and symbolism.

The circular tondo format emphasizes the isolation and symmetry of the lighthouse, drawing the viewer’s eye inward toward the structure’s rhythmic geometry and weathered elegance. Capolongo’s encaustic method, using heated beeswax and pigment, adds a tactile depth that reinforces the timeless quality of the scene.

A master of contemporary realism, Bruno Capolongo often explores themes of permanence and beauty in architectural landmarks. Point Abino Lighthouse continues this tradition, honoring a Canadian heritage site while showcasing the artist’s meticulous attention to detail and expressive surface work.

This piece is ideal for collectors of contemporary Canadian painting, architectural art, and encaustic panel work, and for those drawn to the atmospheric power of landscape painting rooted in place and memory.