Mokuhanga is a traditional Japanese style of woodblock printing that utilizes water-based inks and is printed by hand using a baren. Lawrence University in Canton, New York, announces a call for entry for original prints with an emphasis on mokuhanga. My print collective, Mokuhanga Sisters invites you to submit your mokuhanga works for this juried exhibition. The entire exhibition is archived here: The World Between the Block and the Paper The distinctively Japanese protocol of mutual respect permeated this exhibition and left an indelible impression on viewers as surely as ink on paper.” Some of the pieces were unframed or even sculptural, showing the surprisingly tensile strength of a seemingly fragile medium.Ī captivating installation in the art center’s library paid homage to the artists’ mentors, as well as artisans who handcraft the traditional tools used in mokuhanga. It was a collective testament to the versatility of a timeless art form. The total number of prints was a whopping 174. In addition to presenting their own work in vastly different styles, each artist invited a teacher or a student to participate. ![]() Visitors were introduced to an international group called Mokuhanga Sisters, which includes Vermont artist and exhibition cocurator Patty Hudak. Specifically, the exhibit featured a Japanese method of printmaking called mokuhanga. The “world” referred to the myriad possibilities in the moment when carved, inked wood spoke to paper. “As the somewhat esoteric title hinted, this was an exhibition of wood-block prints. Pamela Polston’s response to our exhibition, The World Between the Block and the Paperis a beautiful interpretation of what we set out to achieve. Thank you to Alison Crites, Anne Corso, and the Southern Vermont Arts Center for giving us this opportunity to create this exhibition and for the Kentler International Drawing Space and St Lawrence University for their support in traveling this exhibition to their beautiful spaces. Polston is an award winning writer and critic, who expertly interprets out meaning and intentions for this exhibition. ![]() Mokuhanga Sisters is deeply grateful to Seven Days and Pamela Polston for this beautiful recognition. While I am at Haystack, I will develop ideas around mokuhanga printmaking and also, experiment in Haystack’s Fab Lab with digital options for carving surfaces for printing. All of the studios are staffed by technicians who can assist with projects. Participants can choose to work in one particular studio or move among them depending on the nature of their work. The program supports approximately fifty participants-from the craft field and other creative disciplines-who have uninterrupted time to work in six studios (ceramics, blacksmithing, fiber, graphics, metals, and wood) to develop ideas and experiment in various media. Haystack’s Open Studio Residency fosters a dynamic exchange of ideas among peers and provides two weeks of studio time and an opportunity to work in a community of makers. I am so delighted to have been selected to participate in the Haystack Open Studio Residency taking place May 28 to Jin Deer Isle, Maine. As an endowed program, there is no cost to attend. The opening hours are Tues-Sat 10-4 & by appointment. ![]() The gallery is located at 2 Lower Main Street, Johnson, Vt . I hope you can make it to the reception on March 26 from 2-3pm, or at any time before May 6. Minėmå is a micro contemporary public art gallery currently exhibiting Vermont-based, female-identifying artists working in a multitude of fine art and craft disciplines. Minėmå was realized in 2020 by and wife/husband team, Kyle Nuse and Michael Mahnke- visionaries, artists, and activists. They focus on creating an inclusive space fostering diverse artistic dialogue, sensory impulses, and social change. I am delighted to be exhibiting my recent paintings at Minėmå Gallery in Johnson, VT from March 14-May 6, 2023. Opening Reception: Sunday, March 26th, 2-3pm
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