Join artist Takuji Hamanaka for a hands-on look at traditional Japanese woodcut printing. This demonstration introduces the core elements of mokuhanga—printing with a baren, using kento marks for precise registration, and creating subtle bokashi color gradients. Visitors will see woodblocks, brushes, pigments, and examples of both historic ukiyo-e prints and contemporary artworks. Whether you're new to printmaking or an experienced maker, this is an approachable glimpse into a centuries-old craft that continues to inspire.

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Takuji Hamanaka is an artist and printmaker living in Brooklyn, New York. He apprenticed in traditional woodcut printmaking in Tokyo, Japan and has worked in studios both in Japan and the US, collaborating with many artists for editions. His work has been exhibited internationally, including the International Print Center, NY; Whitman College, Washington; National Academy of Fine Arts, India; and the Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh, Scotland. He is a recipient of the NYFA fellowships, a Pollock-Krasner Grant, The Gottlieb Foundation Individual Support Grant and a Macdowell Colony fellow. He is represented by Kristen Lorello Gallery in NY.

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