ARTS 236: Linocut!
Prof. Pallavi sen

A subset of relief printmaking, linocuts are images made by carving the surface of soft linoleum blocks. Relying almost completely on our hands, we will learn to work with a variety of cutting tools, controlling their speed and pressure to create bold, clear imagery. The course will include introductions to various methods in lino printing including stencilling, collaging, reduction printing, while also familiarising students with the fundamentals of printmaking inks and papers–how to use them, choose them, modify them. The first 2-3 weeks of class will be held in person, outdoors, where students will practice tool handling and carving techniques (also available via video to remote students). Thereafter we will be entirely remote, exploring ways of making improvisational prints at home, using rubbings/frottage, DIY presses, and making connections with local print shops to print the completed blocks. We will also experiment with homemade inks. If deemed safe, private printing sessions can be arranged for on campus students a few times in the semester. Lectures will consider the history of the block print, its present day interdisciplinary potential, and virtual visits with contemporary practitioners. Students will work towards creating a diverse portfolio that demonstrates fluency across various techniques, using them individually or in combination.

'Death and All His Friends'
Rachel Buccalo
Fall 2020
Ink on linoleum

'Adventures of Wart the Wiz'
Charlotte Hanson
Fall 2020
Linocut

'Teatime’
Marika Massey-Bierman
Fall 2020
Ink On Paper

'Leap’
Gavinv McGough
Fall 2020
Linocut

'Untitled'
Sophie Throop
Fall 2020
Linocut

'Four Moons'
Caroline Douglas
Fall 2020
Linocut and Ink on Paper

'Reply 1999'
Sophia Ahreum Shin
Fall 2020
Linocut and Ink on Paper