August 7-14, 2010
Boston Printmakers: Forum on Creativity, Guanajuato, Mexico
Karen Kunc lead the group making a book of woodblocks inspired by the trip.
Carol Summers demonstrated his technique and contributed to the portfolio.
Guanajuato Woodblock Forum Photos
The Boston Printmakers hosted an educational tour and studio workshop exploring the passion and creativity that has grown in central Mexico. Emeritus member of the Boston Printmakers and resident of Guanajuato, Carol Summers was host. As a world traveler and avid collector of regional Mexican Folk Art, Carol will provided insight on Guanajuato and demonstrated his unique method of printing colorful woodcuts. His award-winning bed-and-breakfast inn, La Casa despiritus Alegres, houses a collection of folk art from every state in Mexico.
At the nearby Piramidal Grafica print studio, Boston Printmaker member Karen Kunc provided a mentored workshop in response to the culture and beauty of Mexican Folk Art and to our surroundings. Her 3-day, self-directed concentration on printmaking will awaken the possibilities of the woodcut with contemporary, creative methods that can be spontaneous, simple and direct, leading to editionable and monoprint approaches.
Mexican Printmaker Hugo Anaya, manager of La Casa de Espiritus Alegres and co-owner the Piramidal Grafica studio has planned a full itinerary of visits to local arts neighborhoods, meals, studio time, and a gala reception for the final evening. Highlights include: el Centro Guanajuato, an excursion through the Pottery Trail to San Miguel de Allende, and a visit to the print studio in Salamanca.
