Sam Russell's Comment Archive

  1. Sam Russell on Read and comment: printmaking & storytelling
    4:32 pm, 04.07.12

    I enjoyed the Fritz Eichenberg’s article. I decided to view the woodcuts first and thankfully so. As the article mentioned his exposure to eastern philosophies and having an “open minded household”seems to hint to his vested interest in St. Francis, especially given his religious life.

    I am awed by the the history during Eichenberg’s life and his response to it. The imagery is so immersive it’s hard not to stare. All three woodcuts presented are amazing. The whimsical diving gear, the anthropomorphized animals in uniform, the eagle in replacement of the dove, the stigmata with flowers, it’s something to aspire to.

  2. Sam Russell on Read, and comment: is printmaking dead?
    10:06 pm, 01.23.12

    Firstly, Mr. Ken Johnson receives the “Fat Bag of Fail Award” for not answering his own question. Also, linking to the New York Times allows you to view a scant selection of related images.

    I rather enjoyed the idea of a newsstand stocked with entirely fake magazines. In the same paragraph , no less, the rhythmic and violent story of visiting the 36th parallel (north) reminds me of the The VICE Guide to North Korea.

    Is printmaking dead? NO! Will it die? NO! With that having been said let me say that over time things transform and printmaking is not immune. I do believe that some knowledge and skills will slide toward the esoteric but overall the intrinsic values of printmaking will persist with us indefinitely. It fosters ingenuity, creativity, and the freedom of expression inherent in us all.