Welcome to “The Contemporary Print Masters” exhibition. On display are prints by three internationally acclaimed Polish artists: Zbigniew Lutomski, Krzysztof W. Skórczewski and Jerzy Jedrysiak. While studying at the Academy of Fine Art in Cracow and now as professors of art, these print masters have spent many years perfecting intricate and diverse printmaking techniques giving them the artistic freedom to creatively express emotions, ideas and inner visions. Their remarkable prints represent an array of styles and techniques — from woodcuts and copperplate engravings to linocuts. We hope you relish these exquisite pieces of art and unveil their poetic meanings. |
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From woodcuts in 8th century China and Japan to today’s letterpresses, printmaking is one of the oldest art forms and methods of communication. Before the 15th century, printed images were generally only found in palaces or the walls of churches. Printmaking technology made it possible for nearly identical images to be produced from a single piece of carved wood or metal. Using many of the original techniques of the past, printmaking continues to flourish – especially in Cracow, considered the capital of Polish printmaking and the locale of the International Print Triennial.
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