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About my linoleum prints
Since my years as a Graduate Student in Art at Kansas State University, studying ceramics with Professor Yoshiro Ikeda, I also discovered the wonderful world of printmaking! As a child, Thomas Hart Benton was a sort of Grandfather figure for me and my siblings. I grew up surrounded by his lithographs, which are a part of my internal art library. After enrolling at Kansas State University I was delighted to meet Professor James Munce, an amazing artist, printmaker and teacher. With his guidance I explored many printmaking techniques, with a focus on lithography.
After graduating and losing the use of the printmaking studio my focus turned mainly towards ceramics.
Recently, having spent many summers in Okinawa, Japan, I re-discovered my passion for printmaking. Inspired by the Japanese scenery and traditional woodblock printing, particularly the prints of Katsushika Hokusai, I began a series of my own linoleum prints, which I could do at home! The images for these, like my pottery, are inspired by nature. Carving the surfaces is very much like carving the surfaces of my pottery with the additional and wonderful opportunity to explore the world of paper. I print on a variety of natural papers, also initially inspired by the amazing paper options I discovered in Japan. The textures, color variations, and weight of the papers I use bring something unique and rich to each print.
I am currently working in the Shepheard and Maudsleigh Printmaking Studio in West Newton which has opened many doors and printmaking opportunities through the community of members, workshops, and equipment. It has been an exciting time for me.
Through printmaking I have also discovered a means to voice concerns, tells stories that need being told, explore and share topics of social justice.
About my linoleum prints
Since my years as a Graduate Student in Art at Kansas State University, studying ceramics with Professor Yoshiro Ikeda, I also discovered the wonderful world of printmaking! As a child, Thomas Hart Benton was a sort of Grandfather figure for me and my siblings. I grew up surrounded by his lithographs, which are a part of my internal art library. After enrolling at Kansas State University I was delighted to meet Professor James Munce, an amazing artist, printmaker and teacher. With his guidance I explored many printmaking techniques, with a focus on lithography.
After graduating and losing the use of the printmaking studio my focus turned mainly towards ceramics.
Recently, having spent many summers in Okinawa, Japan, I re-discovered my passion for printmaking. Inspired by the Japanese scenery and traditional woodblock printing, particularly the prints of Katsushika Hokusai, I began a series of my own linoleum prints, which I could do at home! The images for these, like my pottery, are inspired by nature. Carving the surfaces is very much like carving the surfaces of my pottery with the additional and wonderful opportunity to explore the world of paper. I print on a variety of natural papers, also initially inspired by the amazing paper options I discovered in Japan. The textures, color variations, and weight of the papers I use bring something unique and rich to each print.
I am currently working in the Shepheard and Maudsleigh Printmaking Studio in West Newton which has opened many doors and printmaking opportunities through the community of members, workshops, and equipment. It has been an exciting time for me.
Through printmaking I have also discovered a means to voice concerns, tells stories that need being told, explore and share topics of social justice.