OUT OF THE WOOD

This exhibition showcases recent Japanese Woodcuts Mokuhanga made by Morley Advanced class with tutor Carol Wilhide Justin. 

The prints ally the nuance of watercolour with the certainties of a cut woodblock. The wood used is shina plywood and the tools are traditional Japanese tools such as the hangi-tō. Watercolour pigments are brushed into the wood using a te bake and the image is transferred to the printing paper by hand pressure with a baren. The paper is handmade Washi paper. 

Entirely non-toxic, handmade from start to finish, and with surprisingly diverse effects, it’s easy to see why this wonderful technique is undergoing a revival today.