The labor-intensive process of mokuhanga (woodprint) brings order to the chaos of creative energy. To move from the inspiration of the sketch to the mechanics of the print requires thoughtful organization of color and space. My initial step when making a woodcut is one of simplification as I work to strip the subject matter down to its essence. The subject matter itself may vary, but its source is never far from my daily interaction with nature.
I love making woodblock prints! In the words of late printmaker, Shikou Munakata...
Love that is absolute
Surprise of each moment
Joy that cannot be diminished
Sadness which cannot be dissipated
Such is Hanga! by Shikou Munakata
Enjoy!
Lynita Shimizu, 2012
What's Happening:
Art for Nature's Sake
Connecticut Audubon Society
May 19 & 20, 2012
10 am to 4 pm
On the grounds of, and to benefit:
Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Glastonbury
1361 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT http://www.ctaudubon.org/2012/05/art-for-natures-sake-2/
Great Divide Ride
This summer, my son Gen, will be riding his mountain unicycle nearly 3,000 miles through the Rockies to raise awareness of human trafficking and fundraise for Polaris Project. Donors of $100 or more will receive a print as a thank you gift. Visit his website for more information. http://www.greatdivideride.com/woodcut
Gen's Great Divide Ride
This woodcut was made as the donation print to be given to those who give $100 or more to the Polaris Project in my son Gen's name as he rides the Great Divide Bike Trail on a unicycle to raise (read more)
Torii
The edition of this woodcut is my contribution to the Barenforum Internet Printmakers Group's, "Inspired by Japan" Project. All funds from selling these prints will be donated to support relief efforts for Japan in the aftermath of the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami (read more)
Link to: "Inspired by Japan" Project
