Taku-hon or tà běn is printmaking technique also known as ‘stone rubbing’. The literal translation of this phrase is ‘open up’ and ‘book’. This technique was invented in China during the Han dynasty, around 2000 years ago. It was created to take prints of carved stone tablets, and facilitated the spread of Buddhist texts across Asia. Using this technique, I printed a cutting board which had been scored by the LSA technicians as they cut wood.
Thank you Laurie and Rozee!
Biography
My background is in philosophy and sociology. This past year I’ve been studying both CAP and Printmaking at LSA. I had always wanted to study art, but had only committed to a very private, silly sketchbook practice and the occasional evening class. I’m planning to complete my MSc this year, focusing my research on art as communication. I hope to continue my studio practice after the courses are done, to fully explore the techniques I’ve learned throughout the year.
