Research
We are exploring the possibilities that Japanese woodcut can offer in the European printmaking landscape as an accessible, innovative and ecological technique. Making a print using the Japanese woodblock technique requires little space and is therefore very accessible. In a sense, you can accomplish the whole process all from your kitchen table. However, you will need some specific tools: a knife or gouge, a baren to print, nice wood and paper. We can easily buy Japanese paper in local art supplies shops.We can buy wood in the local shops, but the best types of wood are also purchased in Japan. At the moment we import most of our tools from Japan. This is very expensive. But it is also a barrier for people who want to be able to buy the material easily. That’s why we are looking for local craftsmen, tools and materials. This way we’ll be able to reduce our carbon footprint and make this wonderful technique more accessible to everyone.
