SeagullsTom Kristensen 1962-
is an Australian
Conjurong Beacha landscape designer by profession,
who is also a Sosaku Hanga artist
Currawongsan avid collector
of Japanese art prints
and inspired
by the prints of Paul Binnie
he decided to teach himself
wood block printing
Dunes and Fenceand learned most of what he knows
from the internet!
Grass and BanksiaLike other Sosaku Hanga artists
he carves and prints his own work
MoonlightKristensen's images
are based on digital photography
which he has computer manipulated
PigfaceWhist his images may begin
in the age of technology
he uses traditional Japanese tools,
mulberry washi and mineral pigments
Post and Railmost of these prints
are from a series titled:
Thirty six views of Green Island
Rock PlatformAlthough Kristensen has had
no formal training in art
and held no exhibitions
no formal training in art
and held no exhibitions
Flotsamhis work is greatly admired
and sought after
by lovers of Ukiyo-e
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And I can see why! These are the most beautiful prints. Each image is so evocative. What a testimony to the fertility of the internet to see art from an artist who learned so much over the internet. It's most encouraging.....
ReplyDeleteThank you for yet another teaching about something of which I was entirely unaware.
As you know, I love manipulating digital images on the the computer. Tom Kristensen's work is inspiring and demonstrates how the modern and traditional can be combined imaginatively to produce interesting art.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this very much. Thank you.
Ohhhh I love them so much!
ReplyDeleteI like the dreamy effect of the prints, they are very beautiful. Thanks for the introduction to Tom Kristensen!
ReplyDeleteSeems like a very involved process done by a very talented artist!
ReplyDelete...Wanda
Beautiful artwork which combines digital effects with traditional eastern methods.
ReplyDeleteMy what beautiful work. Thank you for sharing this Delwyn. The word that comes to me to describe how I felt viewing the art, is 'intimate'. Not sure why.
ReplyDeleteLove the moonlight piece and the flip flop - but they are all lovely.
I'm in love! My two favorites are Grass and Banksia and Moonlight. I just love the color schemes!
ReplyDeleteThese are so beautiful and soothing, I'm so impressed by self taught artists. thank you for sharing Delwyn.
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ReplyDeleteAll of the artworks are so fascinating, Delwyn! My favorites are "Grass and Banksia" and "Rock Platform"!! I didn't know about Tom Kristensen and his wood-block prints. Thank you so much for introducing his works to us!! I love his soft colors!
Hi Delwyn, you never cease to introduce me to something new. I always wonder how it is that someone without training decides they can and than does brilliant work. I just loved that first one with the feet coming in for a landing!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for taking the time to have a chat...
ReplyDeleteI am looking at the prints to make a selection for my new house which has a long bare living room wall.
Happy days