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This Woodcuts Print Portfolio, of Pre-Colombian Mayan Images “From The Dead Of One Star” is a professional collection of more than 20 Pre-Colombian woodcut prints. This project has given me the opportunity to advance in my artistic practice step by step but, even more, it provided a profound reencounter with my cultural Mestizo roots and with the element of wood; a constant element I have had in my hands since my childhood. 

Handprints made in soot or earth colors can be seen in some places of our world, occupied by ancient peoples, many millenniums ago. The simple idea of a carved block of wood, whit the design covered in ink and pressed on to a sheet of paper is at the very heart of civilization: the replication of text and illustration spread knowledge, power and religion quickly. From northern China printing spread along the Silk road to the Mediterranean and on to the New World, ruled in ancient times by the great Mayan, Olmecas, Toltecas,  Incas and Aztecan peoples.

Relief Printing, has been used by famous artist as well as anonymous illustrators, the relief printing, it can be delicate and subtle, or bold and colorful. It was the method of printing  used for all books and newspapers until this century. Now while is commercial use is rare, the basic idea thrives in the hands of printmakers who have developed and refine the techniques leading to a revival that is noticeable everywhere.    

As an input, I share the title of one important book, for those who may want to start as a printmaker. 

The reason for the survival of relief printing over two thousand years is its versatility. You can use beautifully prepared block of a rare wood, but you can also rescue a piece of driftwood to cut into a wood block. You can also use the finest handmade paper to print on, but you can also print on quite ordinary paper. You do not need much equipment – a table to work on, the traditional wood carving chisel, plus one knife, a simple rubber roller and a wooden spoon to burnish the impression – it involves no great outlay to start a series of experiments in relief printmaking. Later you may well be intrigued with the possibilities and want to acquire a printing press, but remember that the ancient woodblock print were printed without a press, only by hand – burnishing.

Many materials other than wood are now used, giving a wide choice in both price and availability. People who are unable to use the solvents and chemicals essential and other printmaking methods (Oil Base) will find that relief prints can be made with non – toxic substances and the solvent can be water.

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