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For more info into the artist check this website:
http://bs.doshisha.ac.jp/kakushin/shokunin_e/int/int_harada.html
or for the list of shokunin:
http://bs.doshisha.ac.jp/kakushin/shokunin_e/index.html
Andy printing on a 1865 Albion Press:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn9Q9n1-EiQ
Repairing a damaged block:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv-LwtaJYB8
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This past Sunday I attended Art Chicago 2007 . The show makes it's home at Chicago's famous Merchandise Mart and is truly an international event with over 30 participating fine Art galleries from Europe, Canada and Asia and over 100 American galleries. Under the umbrella of "Artropolis" it was one of several Art shows running concurrently in one location. So much to see and so little time !
It was great to meet up again with Mike Lyon and his wife Linda who flew in from Kansas City for the show and visit with their son Andy. Sherry Leedy Contemporary Art Gallery from Kansas City which represents Mike brought along two of his more recent (and very large !) pen and ink drawings ("Rick" and "Anthony").
My wife Maria and I met up with the Lyons and after a most needed lunch we had a great time visiting the galleries and talking shop. Mike was a real trooper getting around with little problem just days after getting his cast removed (torn achilles tendon surgery !). I for one had trouble keeping up with him !
This was quite an upscale show with price tags to match...such prices ! A few of the works we inquired about were in the $50,000 to $250,000 range. Among my favorite artists on display were works by Chuck Close, Andy Warhol, Alex Katz, Wilfredo Lam (Cuban master), Colombian Fernando Botero and of course our very own Mike Lyon.
Click on any of the images for a larger view, more photos below...
Mike, Linda and "Rick" 2007 (75" X 45" on Arches 300lbs hot press paper)
"Anthony" 2007 (83" X 45" on Arches 300lbs hot press paper)
Mike Lyon
Mike Lyon after an exhausting tour of Art Chicago ;-)
Don't miss the Art Chicago 2007 photo gallery, click here and some short video clips that describe Artropolis and it's many shows.
Manhattan Graphics Center
481 Washington Street
between Canal and Spring Street
New York, NY 10013
(212) 219-8783
Dates of Exhibition: May 1 - 31, 2007
Reception: Sat. May 5, 6-8pm
Hours: Tues-Friday 10am-10pm
Saturday and Sunday, 10am-6pm
As a child, I always loved the 5 and 10¢ stores and....
]]> with each trip would wonder what little treasure I would find there. That fascination has continued through the years, and has evolved into my current series of works on paper, “99¢ Store Miracles”. The inspiration and “models” for these works are toys which I purchased at 99¢ stores. I set them up in ever-changing miniature landscapes in my studio.Best wishes
Sarah Hauser
The New Year Exchange prints site has been updated
with images from past exchanges. Horses, dogs, sheep,
monkey, pigs, etc. Over 250 prints on display....
Many thanks to Carole Baker for all the scanning & uploading.
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Our friend Carol Gilbert-Wagner passed away earlier this week. "Sacramento Carol" as she would often signoff in her posts joined the Baren forum back in June of 2002. From the very start she made an impact with her positive attitude, her love for books, poetry and her desire to learn Moku-hanga. Artist, bookmaker, poet, mother & grandmother..these were just a few of the roles that Carol enjoyed. During the Calendar project of 2003 she was a big help to me and a major contributor with multiple prints. Later she exhibited and promoted Baren work locally and at Art Ellis, the Art Supply store where she worked and served as Art consultant. We exchanged many emails during that project and I will always be grateful for her support and contributions.
I can't claim to have really known Carol as we never met in person but I am hoping that those that knew her and were touched by Carol in someway would like to share their thoughts here by either creating a new entry, sharing images of Carol's work or by posting additional comments. Carol's photo is from the blog of her good friend and barener Patti Phare-Camp where more images of Carol's work can be seen.
Most recently Carol was working on a joined book-making effort with her friend and collaborator Robin Morris. I first got a little insight into what a special person Carol was in a Baren post that Robin made after meeting a group of Californian Bareners in April 2005. It is worth another read as it speaks volumes about Carol.
There will be a service of remembrance and celebration of Carol's life. Friends, family and those who knew her are invited:
McKinley Park
Sacramento California
at 10 a.m. on this coming Saturday the 24th of March.
Step #2 - Light skin tone
Step #3 - Dark skin tone
Final Image
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Only 3 blocks, black, blue and red/light pink.
Considering it's my first attempt at anything like this before, I'm quite pleased, and I've learnt far more by doing than I have by just reading, especially when it came to printing. I just want to get stuck into my next one now.
Merry Christmas everybody.
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Happy Holidays, everyone!
Dave
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