Totum pro parte is Latin for “the whole for a part”; it refers to a kind of synecdoche. When used in a context of language it means that something is named after something of which it is only a part (or only a limited characteristic, in itself not necessarily representative for the whole).

Henigman Bruce – Torahs
Henigman Bruce – Torahs, Encaustic, found objects on books, 12″h x 17″w x 2″d overall

Henigman Bruce – Tying Knots
Henigman Bruce – Tying Knots, Encaustic medium & found objects on books, 11″h x 15″w x 2″d overall

Henigman Bruce – It Takes a Village
Henigman Bruce – It Takes a Village, Encaustic, false hair, silk ribbon, hand made clay beads on a book, 11″h x 15″w x 2″d overall

Henigman Bruce – Totums
Henigman Bruce – Totums, Encaustic & found objects on books, 10″h x 12″w x 1.75″d overall