Abhi Chatterjee is the perfect example of a block print artist who knows how to strike just the right balance of technique and tone. His technical style is precise and shows both Western and Eastern influence. Because he prints by hand, you sometimes see small
Photos by Kalil Justin
Artwork by Abhi Chatterjee
“imperfections” in the prints which can be the result of the inking or printing process. The reason why I put the word imperfections in quotation marks is because I don’t consider these things to be flaws. These are the tiny details that give life to his images in unexpected and unusual ways. It also shows the hand of the artist, and gives soul to an art technique that can sometimes seem cold and detached.
Block printing, a form of art-making that consists of carving, inking and printing wood or linoleum, is a centuries-old technique that is practiced today. The dynamic, graphic quality of block printing is unique and has appealed to the sensibilities of artists throughout the ages.The result is an interesting amalgamation of ancient and modern that leaves a lasting impression.
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Block printing, a form of art-making that consists of carving, inking and printing wood or linoleum, is a centuries-old technique that is practiced today. The dynamic, graphic quality of block printing is unique and has appealed to the sensibilities of artists throughout the ages. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, there were few artists in the art scene that made block prints. And those who try the technique often find it difficult to escape the Medieval European or Japanese Ukiyo-E aesthetics that are so overwhelmingly associated with that art form. In my opinion, the best artists who make block prints are those who embrace the traditions of the technique and combine them with contemporary subject matter.
The result is an interesting amalgamation of ancient and modern that leaves a lasting impression.
Brian Reedy. Artist/Mentor
