I produced this print for the Printmakers Element Print Project:
http://azuregrackle.com/periodictable/table/
The print image definitely looks toxic :) -- Lutetium element is used in catalyst cracking in petroleum refineries. The smoke coming from the stack is a molecular model of a catalyst. I used silver metallic ink and fine mica powder to simulate the color and appearance of Lutetium and to emphasize the toxic environmental pollution caused by refineries.
Title: Lutetium
One Block: All Shina printers plywood
Paper: Japanese made white Shin-Torinoko
2 Waterbased Inks: -Black- Neri-Zumi Sumi Concentrate Paste
-Silver Metallic
Fine Mica Powder mixed into the silver ink.
Hand printed with a Murasaki Baren.
Edition: 4 prints.
Although this print isn't my usual poem-print it still incorporates lettering. I enjoyed researching and producing it and being a part of this great project.
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2 comments:
Hi Bette,
I'm in visit here :) How beautiful are the things you make by your hands! I think this Japanese technique is unique in our modern world.
When I saw this one I thought: may it be dedicated to Paris? Because you know, Lutetia was an ancient name of this French city. Then I saw "element" haha!:) what a disappointment:) But if you wish one day to create another woodblock, LUTETIA...just a suggestion:)))
Hello valeria,
thank you for your comment! I'm glad you enjoyed seeing my moku hanga woodblock prints. When I did the research on this print I did learn a bit about your Lutetia city. It is a beautiful name :)
Bette.
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