Woodcut Print Lecture, Demonstration and Workshop at Kenyatta University
2019/10/3
On October 3, 2019, the Embassy of Japan in collaboration with the Department of Fine Art and Design at Kenyatta University held a Woodcut Print Lecture and Demonstration at Kenyatta University. Japanese Woodblock prints, known as Ukiyo-e, have had a tremendous influence on 19th century European artists and encompass both paintings and woodblock prints depicting scenes of the “floating world”. Ms. Nana Shiomi, a Japanese Print Maker based in London facilitated the program.
Ms. Shiomi’s Lecture covered two major areas – Woodblock prints from Japan and her experience as a Printmaker in the United Kingdom. In the afternoon, Ms. Shiomi delivered a demonstration on the Contemporary Woodcut Print Technique.
Prior to the Lecture and Demonstration, Ms. Shiomi, accompanied by Mr. Seiji Tashiro, First Secretary and Director of the Japan Information & Culture Centre, Embassy of Japan and Lecturers from the Department of Fine Art and Design paid a Courtesy Call on Prof. Frederick Q. Gravenir, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research, Innovation and Outreach.
The Wood Print Lecture and Demonstration was followed by a Workshop for Kenyatta University students from the Print Department on October 4, 2019. Together with Ms. Nana Shiomi, the students learnt how to create Woodcut Prints using Water-based colours and printing by hand with a baren.
Ms. Shiomi’s Lecture covered two major areas – Woodblock prints from Japan and her experience as a Printmaker in the United Kingdom. In the afternoon, Ms. Shiomi delivered a demonstration on the Contemporary Woodcut Print Technique.
 Ms. Shiomi delivering the Woodcut Print Lecture |
 The audience keenly listening to Ms. Shiomi during the Woodcut Print Lecture |
 Ms. Shiomi, demonstrating her Woodcut Printmaking Technique |
 Ms. Shiomi, demonstrating her Woodcut Printmaking Technique |
Prior to the Lecture and Demonstration, Ms. Shiomi, accompanied by Mr. Seiji Tashiro, First Secretary and Director of the Japan Information & Culture Centre, Embassy of Japan and Lecturers from the Department of Fine Art and Design paid a Courtesy Call on Prof. Frederick Q. Gravenir, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research, Innovation and Outreach.
Courtesy call with Prof. Gravenir (center)
The Wood Print Lecture and Demonstration was followed by a Workshop for Kenyatta University students from the Print Department on October 4, 2019. Together with Ms. Nana Shiomi, the students learnt how to create Woodcut Prints using Water-based colours and printing by hand with a baren.
 Ms. Shiomi demonstrating how to draw onto the woodblock |
 Ms. Shiomi demonstrating how to use a baren |
 A student from Kenyatta University registering her work |
 A student from Kenyatta University showing his completed work |