Claudio Orso-Giacone
Artist Statement: I found in the carving of woodblocks the greatest treasure of challenge and satisfaction because of the oftentimes antagonistic nature of the wood’s grain and density, an issue that one tackles with sculptor’s problem-solving strategies, learning from countless serendipitous accidents. The hand printing of the woodblock is also an occasion of wonder and discovery, like when an ink sounds right on the brayer, its color biting into the paper, the circular burnishing motions of the wooden spoon, the joy of peeling off the print… I learned how to make a print in seventh grade, and I still enjoy it today, ever more.
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This program will offer an insight on the exciting craft and rich history of paper; we will form our own sheets from vats of cotton pulp using the mold&deckle method, press and peel them off the felts. Once learned the basics, we might add variables to the mix, such as colors and inclusions, or experiment with other fibers or recycled materials. This discipline promotes constructive perception of self and responsible sense of collaboration with others, and it is suited for all ages.
Program Artist:
Claudio Orso-Giacone