Mokuhanga Woodblock Printmaker
Trained in Mokuhanga (the traditional Japanese woodblock printing technique used for ukiyo-e prints during the Edo period) during several artist residencies in Japan, I draw inspiration from landscapes, folklore, and Japanese tales to create poetic and colorful worlds through my prints.
Passionate about Japanese culture, I am a printmaker dedicated to the Mokuhanga technique, the traditional Japanese woodblock printing method. Trained in Japan through several artist residencies, I draw inspiration from the contemplation of the Japanese seasons, the art of prints, landscapes sketched during my travels, pop culture, and the vibrant, tumultuous spirit of Japan. Combining ancestral craftsmanship with modern creativity, I explore the captivating paradox that is Japan.
Each piece reflects my deep respect for this unique technique. I am constantly exploring boundaries that lead me to new directions, colors, and lines. Through the shavings of wood, I carve my dreams into timeless works.
Each inspiration, each engraving, each print is unique. The creative process begins with research and immersion before the final drawing phase. Next comes transferring the design to the plate and then working the material using relief carving techniques with gouges. My works very often require several plates (different colors applied in multiple layers) to achieve the final result. Each plate is printed in small, numbered series, and each print has a unique character because everything is done by hand, from engraving to printing.
The final print is enriched by the wood matrix which allows the printing to reveal the grain of the plate; I particularly like this effect which explores once again this particular symbiosis between traditional technique with a long history and modern inspiration.
