In "The moon and the sledgehammer," Lucy May Schofield presents a contemplative woodblock that draws the viewer into the landscape.
This work reflects the artist's contemporary approach to printmaking, drawing on both traditional techniques and modern sensibilities. The woodblock technique allows for the characteristic interplay of precise line work and subtle color gradation that gives the image its distinctive presence.
Wakasa Kugushiko
1920
Color woodblock print; oban
Woodblock print
1934
Color woodblock print; oban
n.d.
Woodblock print; ishizuri-e, section of harimaze sheet
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
The moon and the sledgehammer was created by Lucy May Schofield in 2016.
The moon and the sledgehammer uses Silkscreen, on serigraphy, woodcut and chine collé.
The moon and the sledgehammer depicts landscapes, moonlight, and night scenes.
