"Untitled (Abstract)" by Shanti Dave combines oil and encaustic techniques on canvas to create a mixed media composition that merges the fluidity of traditional painting with the distinctive texture and luminosity characteristic of heated wax. The use of encaustic, an ancient medium requiring controlled application of molten pigmented wax, introduces dimensional qualities and a unique surface finish that distinguishes this work from purely oil based painting. Dave's choice to leave the work untitled invites viewers to engage with the abstract imagery on formal terms, emphasizing color, texture, and compositional relationships over narrative or symbolic content.