Many of you know that I had planned to go to the 1st International Moku Hanga Conference in Kyoto, Japan this June. And many of you have asked me if I am still going because of the earthquake, tsunami and radiation.
The short answer is, absolutely!
I have heard from several people living there that they are fine, the area is unaffected and there is nothing to worry about there. The Conference is still going ahead as planned, according to the home office.
One person told me that it would be like deciding not to go to Michigan when the disaster was in California.
I think now more than ever it is right to go. Sometimes, just showing up, even if you don't know the right thing to say, is the right thing to do after a traumatic incident. So, I'm showing up.
A note about donations toward relief efforts....I am making a special print and 100% of purchases will go toward those efforts. Stay tuned for what and how much! And thank you in advance for your support.
Self Portrait
reduction woodblock
Artist Statement
- Linda
- I am an environmental artist working exclusively in the water-based Japanese art of moku hanga – woodblock print. The spiritual connection that I find in the creation of the print is extremely important to me. The process is quiet, calming and meditative. Carving individual wood blocks for each color in the print, isolated profiles are separated and then joined again. This exploration of forms within a space creates a deeper, intimate encounter with nature. The emotional, physical and spiritual energy I use to create a print somehow becomes imbedded within it to reveal the heart and spirit of a location. Primarily showing wilderness landscapes and waterscapes and having the four seasons of imagery at my disposal, it is a joy to showcase the beauty, diverse ecology, geography and healing value of our world through my prints. I take you to a secret place that you can experience and will want to know personally. Creating a sense of stillness and peace and shelter……the journey awakens you to the vulnerability of our natural spaces. The significance of protection is stimulated. The rarely noticed or hidden becomes elevated to the sacred.