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Print Exchange One

Print Exchange One Details

Artist: Dick Wells
Title: Gotta Have a Home
Media: Linocut Print
Ink: Handy Art Block Ink
Paper: Subi
Paper Size: 6" x 9"
Image Size: 5" x 7"

My print was inspired by another exchange with www.sunberst.com (which was "Found: in Japan"), it was a challenge for me to do something that anyone would immediatly think "Japan," upon seeing it. I have been to Japan many times, both in the USN and as a civillian. I have an afinity for the culture and especially Moku Hanga (wood block prints). I have a modest collection of prints, which inspire my work, or at least challenge me to make the attempt ;^).
This print is one that I rejected for that other project in favor of one of "Fugisan." The print shows an octopus living in what once was a trap intended for him. However, the trap has lost its bouy and become as he intended: Home!

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