Today at Azuma Gallery ( www.azumagallery.com ) was happening a master class/demonstration by Mr. Katsunori Hamanishi, one of the most renown contemporary Japanese print makers. Mr. Hamanishi was showing his technique of mezzotint print with application of a gold leaf.
The whole process was performed from scratch (except for engraving of the metal matrix) with in-detail explanation by the artist.
Here are couple examples of Mr. Hamanishi's artworks. To see more (and purchase some) please visit the Azuma Gallery website ( www.azumagallery.com/#!katsunori-hamanishi-show/chmt ) or go to the gallery to see the show (August 7th-30th).
I would love to comment more about this show, but I have very limited knowledge about printmaking. Still, it was very interesting and educative to see how this
The whole process was performed from scratch (except for engraving of the metal matrix) with in-detail explanation by the artist.
( www.k-hama24.com )
Here are couple examples of Mr. Hamanishi's artworks. To see more (and purchase some) please visit the Azuma Gallery website ( www.azumagallery.com/#!katsunori-hamanishi-show/chmt ) or go to the gallery to see the show (August 7th-30th).
I would love to comment more about this show, but I have very limited knowledge about printmaking. Still, it was very interesting and educative to see how this
Becomes this
(Yeah, I know that's not the same matrix)
Awesome! How did I miss this event!? :(
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