These invited artists are attracted to the woodcut process for the extensive carving effort and handwork that goes into the wood itself, that affects the quality of detail in their printed impressions. These artists share skills that are expressive or methodical, intimate, illusionary, layered, for the characteristic graphic impact that we love in the woodcut print.
Barbara Putnam carves shina wood, from drawings made onsite at dumps and recycling centers….mounds of metal, plastics, throw-aways including toysLiz Menard’s migration of printed monarchs across vignetts of distant landscapesMark Sisson’s magical portraits, with color woodcut layers, and the key layer from lithography for tone and detailsLarge prints by Alexa Goetzinger, with variations of inking enlivening the massive orchidKasey Ramirez creates wood-grain atmosphere around haunting ruins or constructionsLaura Smith plays with her carved blocks to create printed variations of iconic dress silhouettes
