Biography
David Stones (born 1945) is a British printmaker who incorporates Japanese woodblock printing techniques into his artistic practice. Based in the United Kingdom, Stones has studied and adopted mokuhanga methods, applying the water-based pigments and hand-printing techniques of the Japanese tradition to his own compositions. His work, which encompasses landscape and nature subjects, demonstrates the growing international interest in mokuhanga as a printmaking medium beyond its Japanese homeland. Stones has exhibited in the United Kingdom and at international print events, and his prints are held in private collections.
Key Facts
- Active Period
- 1945
- Nationality
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom
- Movement
- Contemporary Mokuhanga
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Stones known for?
David Stones (born 1945) is a British printmaker who incorporates Japanese woodblock printing techniques into his artistic practice. Based in the United Kingdom, Stones has studied and adopted mokuhanga methods, applying the water-based pigments and hand-printing techniques of the Japanese tradition to his own compositions. His work, which encompasses landscape and nature subjects, demonstrates the growing international interest in mokuhanga as a printmaking medium beyond its Japanese homeland. Stones has exhibited in the United Kingdom and at international print events, and his prints are held in private collections.
When was David Stones active?
David Stones was active born in 1945. They were associated with the Contemporary Mokuhanga movement.
What artistic movements influenced David Stones?
David Stones's work was shaped by the Contemporary Mokuhanga tradition in Japanese woodblock printmaking. Contemporary Mokuhanga: Contemporary mokuhanga (literally "wood-block print") encompasses artists working from approximately 1970 to the present who continue or reinvent traditional Japanese woodblock printing techniques.