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THE LIBERTY SERIES
An ongoing series of Liberty prints
Mokuhanga (water-based woodblock prints) on handmade Japanese papers (washi).
Each print is unique (edition: 1/1)
Image size: 7" x 7"
Sonnet text by Emma Lazarus
The Liberty prints are made from hand-carved woodblocks using Japanese tools in the traditional 17th century Japanese Ukiyo-e technique, now called mokuhanga. “Moku” translates to wood and “hanga” means print. The technique involves the use of numerous blocks, each carved and printed with a different color using the Japanese kento registration method. The carved woodblocks are printed by hand with water-based pigments using a flat disc called a baren on washi, handmade Japanese paper made from kozo (mulberry) fiber. Hand printing and the natural elements of wood, water, pigment and paper are integral to this technique.
"Liberty" prints are available for purchase. Inquiries: liberty (at) florencneal (dot) com
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LIBERTY WOOD-BLOCKS
(a selection)
The blocks are hand carved using Japanese carving tools.
Woodcut text in progress.
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The text by poet Emma Lazarus is on a plaque at the base of the Statue of Liberty.
Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she
With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"
—Emma Lazarus, 1883
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EXHIBITIONS:
June 23 - July 9, 2024
THE LIBERTY SERIES in Woodstock, New York
An exhibition of recent mokuhanga prints
Opening Reception: Sunday, June 23, 4 - 6pm
Atelier OM
39a Tinker St, down "Lotus Lane" alley
Woodstock, New York
June 15 - July 26, 2024
WE COULD BE HEROES, JUST FOR ONE DAY:
Selections from the Kentler Flatfiles
Curated by Dara Meyers-Kingsley
Group show, included 16 prints from The Liberty Series
January 20, 2025
PRINTING LIBERTY
Kentler International Drawing Space
Mokuhanga Demonstration:
Monday, January 20, 10am – 2pm
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Florence Neal will hand-print works from her LIBERTY woodcut series at Kentler International Drawing Space. She invites the public to gather and observe the creation of new prints depicting the Statue of Liberty with text from the sonnet by Emma Lazarus featured on its base.
Since January 20, 2017, Florence has posted daily photographs of the Statue of Liberty taken from a rooftop in Red Hook, Brooklyn. This photo project inspired a series of mokuhanga prints, made using the traditional 17th century Japanese water-based woodcut technique. Each print is unique, reflecting the persistent icon’s ever-changing mood and surroundings.
In the spirit of hope and unity, we invite you to join Florence in her ongoing quest to celebrate Liberty in prints. Green tea and refreshments will be served. This event is free and family friendly.
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Japanese tools and printing set-up:
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